How far is Mountainaire, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Mountainaire, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountainaire and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainaire and Glendale.
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Start on North Shoshone Street
36 m · 11 sec · North Shoshone Street
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Turn left onto West Osage
107 m · 18 sec · West Osage
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Turn right onto Tonowanda
894 ft · 25 sec · Tonowanda
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Continue on Mountainaire Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Mountainaire Road
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Continue on Kachina Boulevard
125 m · 17 sec · Kachina Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
2362 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
87 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
19.7 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
695 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
612 ft · 16 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
4 mi · 9 min · West Glendale Avenue
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Turn left onto North 57th Drive
931 ft · 36 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 Mountainaire 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.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
87 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mountainaire and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountainaire to Glendale?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Mountainaire and 68 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountainaire and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes
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 Cordes Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountainaire and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 110.91 mi (178.49 km).
#1 Mountainaire
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 35.0852900, -111.6659900 |
| Altitude | 2074 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $25.36 | $50.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $30.24 | $60.48 |
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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