How far is Golden Valley, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Golden Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
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 Golden Valley and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Valley and Glendale.
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Start on Santa Maria Road
2021 ft · 2 min · Santa Maria Road
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Turn right onto West Chino Drive
1299 ft · 38 sec · West Chino Drive
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Turn right onto Verde Road
2469 ft · 2 min · Verde Road
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Turn left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman
2894 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on West Beale Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
26.5 mi · 40 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1343 ft · 34 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Valley and Glendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 93 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 01h 46m
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 Golden Valley and Clear near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Valley to Glendale?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Golden Valley and 91.8 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 10:26 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.38 one way or $60.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Golden Valley and Clear near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Valley and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 164.43 mi (264.63 km).
#1 Golden Valley
Located in Mohave County at an elevation of 2,808 feet, this unincorporated desert community sits in a wide valley flanked by the Black and Cerbat mountain ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2233300, -114.2230100 |
| Altitude | 856 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $4.67 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
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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