How far is Sahuarita, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from Sahuarita, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
142.75 mi
02h 10m
Flight
130.56 mi
210.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.56 mi
Kilometers
210.11 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.75 mi
Kilometers
229.73 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM MST
Return by in Sahuarita
Thu, Apr 16, 4:17 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sahuarita
2026-04-15T23:57
Arrive Glendale
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:10 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sahuarita
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Sahuarita
71.3 mi
01h 05m
To Glendale
71.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Sahuarita Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Sahuarita Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson

    1954 ft · 49 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    3178 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sahuarita 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 38%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 27%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 11%
Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 8%
Grand Avenue
7.07 mi · 5%
Papago Freeway
5.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 05m from Sahuarita
Leave By
2:10 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sahuarita and Clear near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Sahuarita and 71.5 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:10 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sahuarita and Clear near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eloy, 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 Eloy.

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sahuarita and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 130.56 mi (210.11 km).

Sahuarita

#1 Sahuarita

Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population32,327
Coordinates31.9575800, -110.9556500
Altitude824
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: East Sahuarita Road (-110.955651, 31.957593)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.07 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.91
10.08 gal · 38.14 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.95 $49.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.90 $53.81
Premium $5.57 $28.05 $56.11
Diesel $6.37 $32.08 $64.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sahuarita and Glendale. The current time is 23:57:45.

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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.