Flagstaff, AZ Road Trips

With 12 routes heading out and 18 heading in, Flagstaff, AZ works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 63-mile quick runs to 380-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Flagstaff, AZ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

30

Longest Drive

380.3 mi

Douglas, AZ

Quickest Drive

1h 17m

Cottonwood, AZ

Plan Around Flagstaff, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Flagstaff, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Safford, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ 299.6 mi · 5h 54m Sahuarita, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ 276.7 mi · 4h 55m Tucson Estates, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ 266.7 mi · 4h 46m South Tucson, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ 259.3 mi · 3h 57m

Continue From Flagstaff, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Flagstaff, AZ to Douglas, AZ 380.3 mi · 7h Flagstaff, AZ to Safford, AZ 299.4 mi · 5h 54m Flagstaff, AZ to Tucson, AZ 259.2 mi · 4h 36m Flagstaff, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ 257 mi · 4h 36m

Trips from Flagstaff, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ to Douglas, AZ

380.3 mi 7h

Flagstaff, AZ to Safford, AZ

299.4 mi 5h 54m

Flagstaff, AZ to Tucson, AZ

259.2 mi 4h 36m

Flagstaff, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ

257 mi 4h 36m

Flagstaff, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ

199.8 mi 3h 46m

Flagstaff, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ

180.1 mi 3h 14m

Flagstaff, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

143.6 mi 2h 34m

Flagstaff, AZ to El Mirage, AZ

142.9 mi 2h 35m

Flagstaff, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ

130 mi 2h 22m

Flagstaff, AZ to Holbrook, AZ

90.4 mi 1h 34m

Flagstaff, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ

84.8 mi 1h 35m

Flagstaff, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ

63 mi 1h 17m

Driving from Flagstaff, AZ

The typical drive from Flagstaff, AZ covers about 186 miles and takes around 3h 25m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 380 miles (7h), while the shortest is just 63 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Flagstaff, AZ are Douglas, AZ (380.3 mi, 7h), Safford, AZ (299.4 mi, 5h 54m), Tucson, AZ (259.2 mi, 4h 36m), Catalina Foothills, AZ (257 mi, 4h 36m), and Gold Camp, AZ (199.8 mi, 3h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 186-mile trip from Flagstaff, AZ, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 mapped routes leaving Flagstaff, AZ and 18 routes heading into Flagstaff, AZ, covering 30 total connections. Distances range from 63 to 380 miles.

The longest mapped route from Flagstaff, AZ covers 380 miles and takes approximately 7h. Shorter options start at just 63 miles.

The average route from Flagstaff, AZ runs about 186 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 186-mile trip from Flagstaff, AZ costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Flagstaff, AZ include Douglas, AZ, Safford, AZ, Tucson, AZ and Catalina Foothills, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.