How far is Lukachukai, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Lukachukai, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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
356.82 mi
06h 00m
Flight
259.93 mi
418.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.93 mi
Kilometers
418.32 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.82 mi
Kilometers
574.24 km
Drive Time
06h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM MST
Return by in Lukachukai
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lukachukai
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive Glendale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST

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

Leave by
5:00 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lukachukai
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
LeChee
AZ

Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

From Lukachukai
193.4 mi
03h 00m
To Glendale
163.4 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 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 Lukachukai and Glendale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 133

    1767 ft · 37 sec · Navajo Route 133

  4. 4

    Continue on Navajo Route 13

    2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 13

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12

    41.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Navajo Route 12

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Navajo Route 12

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12

    5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 264

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 12

    23.6 mi · 33 min · Navajo Route 12

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    161.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

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

    907 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue

    695 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    612 ft · 16 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue

    4 mi · 9 min · West Glendale Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 57th Drive

    931 ft · 36 sec · North 57th Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1288 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
161 mi · 45%
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 26%
Navajo Route 12
81.6 mi · 23%
Black Canyon Freeway
30.1 mi · 8%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
West Glendale Avenue
4.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.9 mi
259.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LeChee
03h 00m from Lukachukai
Leave By
5:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lukachukai and Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.8 miles (574.2 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?

LeChee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.4 miles from Lukachukai and 163.4 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.9 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 5:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.33 one way or $124.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near LeChee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around LeChee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Winslow

6 mi away
501 East Second Street
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

84 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

84 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

93 mi away
300 North Highway 89A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lukachukai and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 259.93 mi (418.32 km).

Lukachukai

#1 Lukachukai

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates36.4169500, -109.2287100
Altitude1993
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: (-109.22861, 36.416293)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.66 L · about $62.33
Round trip
$124.67
25.18 gal · 95.32 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $62.33 $124.67
Mid-grade $5.34 $67.21 $134.41
Premium $5.57 $70.08 $140.15
Diesel $6.37 $80.15 $160.30

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 Lukachukai, AZ and Glendale, AZ. The current time in Lukachukai is 00:32:11, although it is 23:32:11 in Glendale.

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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.