How far is San Luis, AZ from Glendale, AZ?

The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.89 mi
01h 59m
Flight
82.78 mi
133.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.78 mi
Kilometers
133.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.89 mi
Kilometers
175.24 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM MST
Return by in San Luis
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Luis
2026-04-19T03:29
Arrive Glendale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Luis
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
Casa Grande
AZ

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

From San Luis
54.4 mi
00h 59m
To Glendale
54.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Luis and Glendale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    857 ft · 38 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Indian Route 51

    1.6 km · 4 min · Indian Route 51

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Route 15

    33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15

  4. 4

    Continue on South Chuichu Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Hanna Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Trekell Road

    2244 ft · 47 sec · South Trekell Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route

    3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    1.6 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.5 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.5 mi · 34%
Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 31%
Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 11%
Grand Avenue
7.07 mi · 6%
Papago Freeway
5.56 mi · 5%
South Chuichu Road
5.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

37.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa Grande
00h 59m from San Luis
Leave By
2:30 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving San Luis and Partly Sunny near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Luis to Glendale?

The road trip is about 108.9 miles (175.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from San Luis and 54.5 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 2:30 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Luis and Partly Sunny near Glendale.

Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Casa Grande and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.7 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Coolidge City Hall

Coolidge , AZ
130 W Central Ave, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

City of Coolidge Council Chambers

Coolidge , AZ
911 S Arizona Blvd, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
Council

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.

RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

66 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

67 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

82 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Luis and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 82.78 mi (133.22 km).

San Luis

#1 San Luis

Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States

Population36,242
Coordinates32.3467300, -112.0409700
Altitude547
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: (-112.040893, 32.346591)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.02
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $19.01 $38.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $5.57 $21.37 $42.75
Diesel $6.37 $24.45 $48.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between San Luis and Glendale. The current time is 03:29:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.