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Day trip from Scottsdale to Glendale

Glendale lies 27 km (17 mi) west of Scottsdale, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 27 km (17 mi) apart, Glendale is a realistic day trip from Scottsdale: about 26 min each way by road.

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ScottsdaleGlendale
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population236,839240,126
Elevation382 m (1,253 ft)350 m (1,148 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Phoenix)UTC-7 (America/Phoenix)
Postal codes85250–8527185301–85318

Where to book tours and tickets in Glendale

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Glendale

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Common questions

How far is Glendale from Scottsdale?

27 km (17 mi) in a straight line, west of Scottsdale; by road roughly 33 km (20 mi).

How long does it take to get from Scottsdale to Glendale by road?

About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Scottsdale and Glendale?

No, both are on America/Phoenix at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.