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Cities Near Glendale

Cities near Glendale, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Encanto, Deer Valley, Surprise. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Glendale, Arizona is Encanto, about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 25 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Encanto7 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Deer Valley10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Surprise11 mi / 17 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Avondale12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Tempe Junction16 mi / 26 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Chandler26 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Buckeye26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
San Tan Valley45 mi / 72 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Casa Grande52 mi / 83 km1 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip
Casas Adobes109 mi / 175 km2 hr 32 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Glendale

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Encanto, Deer Valley, Surprise, Avondale, Tempe Junction. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Glendale

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Casas Adobes. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Glendale include Encanto, Deer Valley, Surprise, Avondale, Tempe Junction. The closest is Encanto, about 7 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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