How far is Glendale, AZ from Window Rock, AZ?
The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Window Rock, AZ is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale and Window Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale and Window Rock.
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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 left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161.5 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward BIA 12 North: Window Rock
1172 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
23.7 mi · 34 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
2908 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn right onto Window Rock Boulevard
1331 ft · 27 sec · Window Rock Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 100
2168 ft · 51 sec · Navajo Route 100
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Turn sharp left onto Morgan Boulevard
136 m · 22 sec · Morgan Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive
1210 ft · 56 sec · Tribal Hill Drive
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Turn left
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Window Rock.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Window Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale to Window Rock?
The road trip is about 327.3 miles (526.7 km) and usually takes 05h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leupp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.6 miles from Glendale and 163.7 miles from Window Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.18 one way or $114.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Glendale and Window Rock, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Window Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Leupp
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 Leupp.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Window Rock. Straight-line distance: 231.6 mi (372.73 km).
#1 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Window Rock
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,712 |
| Coordinates | 35.6805700, -109.0525900 |
| Altitude | 2100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Window Rock (-109.05259, 35.68057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 527 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 04m |
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 | $57.18 | $114.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $61.65 | $123.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $64.29 | $128.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $73.53 | $147.05 |
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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