How far is Rio Rico, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Rico and Glendale is 159.27 miles (256.31 km).
Flight distance from Rio Rico, AZ to Glendale, AZ is 159.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Rio Rico to Glendale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Rico, Arizona to Glendale, Arizona is: 179.37 miles (288.67 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Rico to Glendale will take approximately 02 hours 55 minutes.
#1 Rio Rico
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°28'17"N 110°58'35"W |
| Latitude | 31.4714800 |
| Longitude | -110.9764800 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona. It is located west of Phoenix. Glendale is known for its many sports teams, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Gila River Arena and the OdySea Aquarium.
| Population | 255307 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°32'19"N 112°11'10"W |
| Latitude | 33.5386500 |
| Longitude | -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Glendale: US 60 (-112.186,33.538642)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rico and Glendale
The distance between Rio Rico and Glendale is 289 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rio Rico and Glendale. The current time is 19:43:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.96 liters (6.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rico and Glendale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rico to Glendale is $25.96 (diesel $29.62).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $25.96 | $28.04 | $29.84 | $29.62 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 11, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Rico and Glendale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Rio Rico 192.77 miles (310 km)
Driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Rio Rico 163.88 miles (264 km)
