Origin
Flagstaff, AZ
Evening in Flagstaff on Friday
Local time
7:30 PM
MST
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flagstaff, AZ to Munds Park, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flagstaff, AZ
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Munds Park, AZ
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Trip Overview
Flagstaff, AZ to Munds Park, AZ is 20.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Arizona Veterans Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, connecting two points that offer a similar natural environment. Expect a local driving experience with several turns, making it a straightforward journey for those looking for a quick connection between these two areas. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a simple hop rather than an extended adventure, fitting easily into any travel plan.
About the Cities
Starting in Flagstaff, AZ
Full guide →Flagstaff is a city of over 75,000 people (2019) near the San Francisco Peaks mountain range of northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon. At an altitude of 6,990 ft (2,130 m), Flagstaff and much of the surrounding region are substantially cooler than the low desert that dominates the southern part of the state. Though still dry by east coast standards, enough rain and snow falls in the area to allow a forest of ponderosa pine trees to cover the landscape. Winters tend to be cold, and heavy snowfall is expected on an annual basis.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhood streets and local roads for much of the journey. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter high-speed interstate travel at all. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 17.3 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before further turns. This profile suggests a drive where you'll need to pay attention to navigation and speed changes as you transition between different local road segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (Pinewood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (Fairway Drive): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Munds Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Munds Park
4
19.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Pinewood Boulevard
Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
19.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Fairway Drive
Turn left onto Fairway Drive
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Oak Drive
Turn right onto Oak Drive
Navigation decision point
4
20.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Hillside Drive
Turn right onto Hillside Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 17.3 mi | 17m |
| South Milton Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Hillside Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| West Oak Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pinewood Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fairway Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Historic Route 66 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 17.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff, AZ and Munds Park, AZ.
1
Start on US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
500 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Historic Route 66
2
Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Milton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on I 17; AZ 79
17 mi
·
17 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Munds Park
5
Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pinewood Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Fairway Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fairway Drive
7
Turn right onto Oak Drive
448 ft
·
20 sec
·
Oak Drive
8
Continue on West Oak Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oak Drive
9
Turn right onto Hillside Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Drive
10
Turn left onto Pine Trail Drive
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pine Trail Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Pine Trail Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Munds Park, AZ
Evening in Munds Park on Friday
Local time
7:30 PM
MST
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Munds Park, AZ covers 20.9 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, South Milton Road, Hillside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 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 $4.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (Pinewood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (Fairway Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Flagstaff, AZ to Munds Park, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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