How far is Quartzsite, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Quartzsite, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
127.83 mi
02h 02m
Flight
117.94 mi
189.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.94 mi
Kilometers
189.81 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.83 mi
Kilometers
205.72 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Mon, May 4, 10:14 AM MST
Return by in Quartzsite
Mon, May 4, 12:17 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quartzsite
2026-05-04T08:12
Arrive Glendale
Mon, May 4, 10:14 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quartzsite
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Quartzsite
63.9 mi
01h 01m
To Glendale
64 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oldham Lane

    12 m · 9 sec · Oldham Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quartzsite Boulevard

    963 ft · 22 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue

    1872 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Facilities

    110 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue

    4.9 mi · 10 min · West Glendale Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 58th Avenue

    590 ft · 20 sec · North 58th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Lamar Road

    112 m · 15 sec · West Lamar Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 57th Drive

    95 m · 15 sec · North 57th Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1288 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Quartzsite 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
107 mi · 84%
Papago Freeway
9.13 mi · 7%
West Glendale Avenue
4.9 mi · 4%
Agua Fria Freeway
4.52 mi · 4%
West Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Quartzsite Boulevard
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

107 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
117.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 01m from Quartzsite
Leave By
2:26 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Quartzsite and Mostly Cloudy near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Quartzsite and 64 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.33 one way or $44.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Quartzsite and Mostly Cloudy near Glendale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quartzsite and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 117.94 mi (189.81 km).

Quartzsite

#1 Quartzsite

Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Population3,814
Coordinates33.6639100, -114.2299500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: Oldham Lane (-114.230132, 33.663912)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.51 gal
17.07 L · about $22.33
Round trip
$44.66
9.02 gal · 34.14 L
Estimated CO2
40.1 kg one way
Round trip: 80.2 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.33 $44.66
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.07 $48.15
Premium $5.57 $25.10 $50.21
Diesel $6.37 $28.71 $57.42

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Quartzsite and Glendale. The current time is 08:12:37.

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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.