How far is Irvine, CA from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Irvine, CA to Glendale, AZ is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 06h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Irvine and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Irvine and Glendale.
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Start on San Diego Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · San Diego Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward University Drive, Jeffrey Road
1456 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Jeffrey Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jeffrey Road
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Turn left onto Irvine Center Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Irvine Center Drive
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Continue on Edinger Avenue
1285 ft · 24 sec · Edinger Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Jamboree Road, Walnut Avenue
133 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Jamboree Road
1.1 km · 51 sec · Jamboree Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CA 261 North
1752 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eastern Transportation Corridor
11.7 mi · 13 min · Eastern Transportation Corridor
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Keep slight right to continue on CA 91 East: Riverside
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Riverside Freeway
23.4 mi · 27 min · Riverside Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 215 South, CA 60 East: San Diego, Indio
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pomona Freeway
1689 ft · 22 sec · Pomona Freeway
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Continue on Escondido Freeway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Escondido Freeway
2346 ft · 31 sec · Escondido Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
15.6 mi · 19 min · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Moreno Valley Expressway
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Continue on Moreno Valley Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Moreno Valley Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.2 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
32.5 mi · 35 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Sonny Bono Memorial Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
222.3 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
1872 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Facilities
110 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue
4.9 mi · 10 min · West Glendale Avenue
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Turn right onto North 58th Avenue
590 ft · 20 sec · North 58th Avenue
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Continue on West Lamar Road
112 m · 15 sec · West Lamar Road
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Turn right onto North 57th Drive
95 m · 15 sec · North 57th Drive
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1288 ft · 24 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 Irvine and Glendale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
222 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Irvine to Glendale?
The road trip is about 359.8 miles (579.1 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blythe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.6 miles from Irvine and 180.2 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.5 miles (522.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 7:30 AM PST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.01 one way or $150.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Irvine and Glendale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Irvine and Mostly Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Blythe
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 Blythe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Irvine and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 324.48 mi (522.2 km).
#1 Irvine
A city located in Orange County, California.
| Population | 283,700 |
| Coordinates | 33.6694600, -117.8231100 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| 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: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 579 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 29m |
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 | $5.91 | $75.01 | $150.01 |
| Mid-grade | $6.12 | $77.76 | $155.52 |
| Premium | $6.32 | $80.29 | $160.58 |
| Diesel | $8.34 | $105.94 | $211.89 |
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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