How far is Glendale, AZ from Williamson, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Williamson, AZ is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Williamson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Williamson.
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Start on Grand Avenue
1633 ft · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto West Myrtle Avenue
1191 ft · 48 sec · West Myrtle Avenue
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Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
4.2 mi · 8 min · West Northern Avenue
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Turn slight left
134 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
679 ft · 14 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
702 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
32 mi · 35 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
2345 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2760 ft · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Outer Loop Road
93 m · 4 sec · Outer Loop Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Outer Loop Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Outer Loop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Old Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Williamson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
32 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Williamson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Williamson?
The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Glendale and 53.7 miles from Williamson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.81 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Williamson.
Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cordes Lakes.
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 82.1 mi (132.13 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williamson
Census designated place
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 34.6900200, -112.5410100 |
| Altitude | 1541 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamson (-112.54101, 34.69002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $18.81 | $37.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $20.28 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $21.15 | $42.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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