The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to Bisbee, AZ covers 354.2 miles and takes about 6h 25m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.9 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
177.1 miles from Flagstaff, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 25m. Total distance: 354.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 25m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 25m drive with frequent turns across 354.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 93.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 299.4 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 354.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 299.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331.8 miles (AZ 90 / Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 346.7 miles (AZ 80; US 80 Hist): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
299.4 mi into trip|~5h 13m in
Take the exit toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302
Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
4
331.8 mi into trip|~5h 55m in|AZ 90 / Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Turn left onto AZ 90 / Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
346.7 mi into trip|~6h 14m in|AZ 80; US 80 Hist
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist
Navigation decision point
5
353.7 mi into trip|~6h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
354.2 mi into trip|~6h 25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Flagstaff, AZ to Bisbee, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.
The midpoint is around 177.1 miles from Flagstaff, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.9 miles.
Arriving in Bisbee, AZ
The final approach into Bisbee, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bisbee, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$25
near mile 268.7
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 183.2
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...
It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 329.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.56 one way
$141.12 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg124 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$74.67
$149.35
premium
$5.59
$77.97
$155.93
diesel
$5.61
$78.20
$156.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
106.3
1
$37.19
$17.00
Efficient EV
88.6
1
$30.99
$14.17
EV Truck/SUV
141.7
1
$49.59
$22.67
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Flagstaff, AZ
Morning
in Flagstaff on Friday
Local time
9:02 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
NE 8 to 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 4:56AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 4:56AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Bisbee, AZ
Morning
in Bisbee on Friday
Local time
9:02 AM
MST
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 25m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to Bisbee, AZ covers 354.2 miles and takes about 6h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 177.1 miles from Flagstaff, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $70.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 354.2 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 299.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 331.8 miles (AZ 90 / Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 346.7 miles (AZ 80; US 80 Hist): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Flagstaff, AZ to Bisbee, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Montezuma Castle National Monument, Saguaro National Park and Walnut Canyon National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
