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

The driving distance from San Manuel, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
136.83 mi
02h 23m
Flight
110.97 mi
178.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.97 mi
Kilometers
178.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.83 mi
Kilometers
220.2 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 12:19 PM MST
Return by in San Manuel
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Manuel
2026-10-15T09:55
Arrive Glendale
Thu, Oct 15, 12:19 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Manuel
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
Florence
AZ

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From San Manuel
68.4 mi
01h 11m
To Glendale
68.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South McNab Parkway

    15 m · 8 sec · South McNab Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on South McNab Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South McNab Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Redington Road

    2644 ft · 56 sec · North Redington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    796 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Globe Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on American Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 79

    1935 ft · 27 sec · State Route 79

  10. 10

    Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

    35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue

    5 mi · 6 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    3229 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    36 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    124 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway

    79 m · 5 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    158 m · 10 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1782 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  26. 26

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  27. 27

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

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Manuel 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 26%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 17%
Tucson-Globe Highway
15 mi · 11%
Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 9%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 6%
Grand Avenue
7.07 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pinal Pioneer Parkway

Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

35.9 mi · 00h 41m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 11m from San Manuel
Leave By
1:42 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Manuel and Clear near Glendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from San Manuel and 68.5 miles from Glendale.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:42 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.58 one way or $45.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

62 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

73 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

75 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

89 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Manuel and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 110.97 mi (178.59 km).

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#1 San Manuel

Located in southeastern Arizona's Pinal County, this community sits in the San Pedro River Valley at an elevation of 3,451 feet.

Population0
Coordinates32.5997900, -110.6309300
Altitude1052
CountryUnited States
Glendale

#2 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Start: South McNab Parkway (-110.630736, 32.599741)
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $22.58
Round trip
$45.15
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $22.58 $45.15
Mid-grade $5.03 $24.31 $48.63
Premium $5.36 $25.90 $51.81
Diesel $6.27 $30.29 $60.59

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Manuel and Glendale. The current time is 09:55:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.