How far is Kayenta, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Kayenta, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
291.06 mi
04h 45m
Flight
245.88 mi
395.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.88 mi
Kilometers
395.7 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.06 mi
Kilometers
468.41 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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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 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM MST
Return by in Kayenta
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kayenta
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Glendale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kayenta
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Flagstaff
AZ

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

From Kayenta
144.8 mi
02h 22m
To Glendale
146.3 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 25 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kayenta and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kayenta and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on Comb Ridge Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Comb Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    647 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Navajo Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on US 89

    1421 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  7. 7

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.9 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  11. 11

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    1786 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue

    695 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    612 ft · 16 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue

    4 mi · 9 min · West Glendale Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North 57th Drive

    931 ft · 36 sec · North 57th Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1288 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kayenta and Glendale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 32%
Navajo Trail
82.1 mi · 28%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.2 mi · 14%
Black Canyon Freeway
30.1 mi · 10%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 5%
US Highway 89
6.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
245.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagstaff
02h 22m from Kayenta
Leave By
7:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kayenta and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kayenta to Glendale?

The road trip is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.8 miles from Kayenta and 146.3 miles from Glendale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 245.9 miles (395.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.85 one way or $101.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kayenta 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 Kayenta and Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Flagstaff and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 4.7 mi away

United States Postal Service

Flagstaff , AZ
104 S WC Riles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 2.7/5 43 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Flagstaff City Hall
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Flagstaff Public Works Department

Flagstaff , AZ
3200 W Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.

RAIL

Flagstaff Station

1 East Route 66
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

1 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

38 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Williams, Arizona

49 mi away
233 North Grand Canyon Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kayenta and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 245.88 mi (395.7 km).

Kayenta

#1 Kayenta

Census designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates36.7277800, -110.2545800
Altitude1719
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Comb Ridge Road (-110.25458, 36.727776)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.88 L · about $50.85
Round trip
$101.69
20.54 gal · 77.76 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $50.85 $101.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $54.82 $109.64
Premium $5.57 $57.16 $114.33
Diesel $6.37 $65.38 $130.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kayenta, AZ and Glendale, AZ. The current time in Kayenta is 19:11:58, although it is 18:11:58 in Glendale.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.