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Trip from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

Drive Time

5h 34m

Distance

305.6 mi

492 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 21m ★
6 AM
5h 34m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fortuna Foothills, AZ, AZ

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Brent Singleton

Downtown Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ covers 305.6 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway, Bob Stump Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.7 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.82 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

152.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 305.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 40th Street.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 305.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.2 miles (I 8 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 40th Street

At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street

Navigation decision point

5
101.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | I 8 Business

Take the exit onto I 8 Business toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
7
138.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
7
149.6 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit toward AZ 303 Loop North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 124A Toward AZ 303 Loop North
6
185.6 mi into trip | ~3h 29m in

Take the exit toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

Towns Along This Route

Between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ, road signs point toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo and Gilda Bend.

85: Phoenix

101.2 mi in | ~1h 45m | via I 8 Business

Ajo

101.2 mi in | ~1h 45m | via I 8 Business

Gilda Bend

101.4 mi in | ~1h 46m | via I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 99.7 mi 1h 42m
Arizona Veterans Highway 91.1 mi 1h 32m
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway 34.2 mi 39m
Arizona State Highway 85 28.1 mi 32m
Black Canyon Freeway 16.4 mi 16m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 10.4 mi 10m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 8.9 mi 9m
South Oglesby Road 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 99.7 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ.

1

Start on South Sheryl Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Sheryl Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East 40th Street
3

Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Foothills Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
5

Merge onto I 8

100 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit onto I 8 Business

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 8 Business
Toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
7

Continue on I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist

3.3 mi · 6 min · East Pima Street
Toward AZ-85: Phoenix, Gilda Bend
8

Continue on AZ 85

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
9

Turn left onto AZ 85

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on AZ 85

28 mi · 32 min · Arizona State Highway 85
11

Continue on AZ 85; US 80 Hist

1.0 mi · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12

Continue on AZ 85

3.7 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 10

10 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

1.7 mi · 2 min
Exit 124A Toward AZ 303 Loop North Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto AZ 303 Loop

34 mi · 39 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
19

Merge onto I 17

16 mi · 16 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 17

77 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
23

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
24

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
25

Continue on AZ 89A

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

449 ft · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
27

Arrive at destination

US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 152.8 miles or 2h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flagstaff, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fortuna Foothills, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

This is one driving day of about 305.6 miles and 5h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 99.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 152.8 mi from Fortuna Foothills, AZ · 2h 51m into the drive

Downtown Surprise, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

153 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Surprise, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

141.2 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Buckeye, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Goodyear, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 152.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.7 miles.

Arriving in Flagstaff, AZ

The final approach into Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff, 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

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 near mile 252.9
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
View on nps.gov
Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

National Monument

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 305.6
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

National Monument

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...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour $25 near mile 305.6
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

15 mi from route ~36 min detour $10 near mile 252.9
View on nps.gov
Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

National Monument

Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour $25 near mile 305.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.82 one way

$121.64 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 107 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $64.22 $128.45
premium $5.59 $67.22 $134.44
diesel $5.64 $67.89 $135.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 106.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 91.7 1 $32.09 $14.67
Efficient EV 76.4 0 $26.74 $12.22
EV Truck/SUV 122.2 1 $42.78 $19.56

Gas CO2

107 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Morning in Fortuna Foothills on Monday

Local time

10:59 AM

MST

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 5 to 15 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Destination

Flagstaff, AZ

Morning in Flagstaff on Monday

Local time

10:59 AM

MST

Current temp

55°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 15 to 26 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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

23 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

5h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ covers 305.6 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway, Bob Stump Memorial Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.8 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 305.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.2 miles (I 8 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ, road signs point toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo and Gilda Bend.

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