How far is Window Rock, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Window Rock, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.
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.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Window Rock and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Window Rock and Glendale.
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Start on the route
38 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive
1210 ft · 59 sec · Tribal Hill Drive
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Turn left onto Morgan Boulevard
136 m · 26 sec · Morgan Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Navajo Route 100
2168 ft · 44 sec · Navajo Route 100
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Continue on Window Rock Boulevard
1322 ft · 28 sec · Window Rock Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
2968 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
23.6 mi · 33 min · Navajo Route 12
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Take the ramp right
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
19.7 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
695 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
612 ft · 16 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto West Glendale Avenue
4 mi · 9 min · West Glendale Avenue
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Turn left onto North 57th Drive
931 ft · 36 sec · North 57th Drive
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1288 ft · 24 sec · 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 Window Rock and Glendale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161 mi · 02h 42m
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 Window Rock and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Window Rock to Glendale?
The road trip is about 292.1 miles (470.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Leupp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.3 miles from Window Rock and 128.8 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.04 one way or $102.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Window Rock and Glendale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Window Rock and Sunny near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Leupp
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 Leupp.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Window Rock and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 231.6 mi (372.73 km).
#1 Window Rock
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,712 |
| Coordinates | 35.6805700, -109.0525900 |
| Altitude | 2100 |
| 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: 470 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $51.04 | $102.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $55.03 | $110.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $57.39 | $114.77 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $65.63 | $131.27 |
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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