How far is Tombstone, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Tombstone, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tombstone and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tombstone and Glendale.
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Start on the route
90 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
568 ft · 30 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Fremont Street
1396 ft · 24 sec · East Fremont Street
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Continue on North Sumner Street
683 ft · 12 sec · North Sumner Street
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Continue on State Route 80
11.8 mi · 18 min · State Route 80
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Continue on South Lee Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · South Lee Street
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Continue on East Patton Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Patton Street
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Continue on State Route 80
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 80
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Turn left
19 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tucson
43.6 mi · 46 min
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
1745 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
7.1 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tombstone and Glendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Tombstone and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tombstone to Glendale?
The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Tombstone and 97.1 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tombstone and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Marana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marana.
Tucson
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tombstone and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 176.37 mi (283.84 km).
#1 Tombstone
City in Arizona, USA
| Population | 1,310 |
| Coordinates | 31.7128700, -110.0675800 |
| Altitude | 1384 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $33.86 | $67.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.51 | $73.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.07 | $76.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.54 | $87.09 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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