Trip from Fredonia, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

Drive Time

6h 41m

Distance

337.5 mi

543 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$67

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 29m ★

6 AM

6h 41m

8 AM

7h 5m

10 AM

6h 49m

12 PM

6h 47m

3 PM

6h 51m

5 PM

7h 4m

8 PM

6h 34m

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

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Phoenix, AZ

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Trip Overview

Spanning 339.1 miles across the Desert Southwest, this journey from Fredonia to Phoenix typically takes about 5 hours and 43 minutes. Because the route is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited for a single, focused day of travel rather than a multi-day trek. You should budget approximately $66 for fuel to cover the distance. While the trip is manageable in one go, the winding nature of the roads means you will want to stay alert behind the wheel. Given the local road focus, this drive offers a distinct departure from standard interstate travel through Arizona.

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

168.7 miles from Fredonia, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a technical and engaging experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate primarily via South Main Street, the Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway, and the Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway. Because the path is composed entirely of local roads, the drive requires constant attention to turns and transitions. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch, with the longest segment being 0 miles on South Main Street. This layout ensures you are constantly adjusting to the road ahead as you transition through the desert landscape.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 33 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 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 190.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 337.5 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 190.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 334 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 334.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

190.4 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Take the exit

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

Use the right lane.

334 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 200A Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, L...

334.2 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson

335.6 mi into trip | ~6h 36m in

Take the exit toward 7th Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 144A Toward 7th Avenue

335.9 mi into trip | ~6h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State Universi...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fredonia, AZ to Phoenix, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Flagstaff along the way.

Flagstaff

195.5 mi in | ~4h 10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway	93 mi	1h 33m
Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway	83.6 mi	1h 53m
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway	58 mi	1h 8m
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway	40.2 mi	48m
Black Canyon Freeway	35.3 mi	38m
US Highway 89	6.4 mi	8m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway	5.8 mi	5m
Purple Heart Trail	4.7 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 93 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.

Start on AZ 389

47 ft · 3 sec · West Pratt Street

Turn right onto US 89A

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 89A

84 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 89

57 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

Continue on US 89

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 89

Continue on US 89

1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 89

154 ft · 2 sec · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Continue on US 89

38 mi · 44 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Continue on US 89

6.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 89

Continue on US 89

2.3 mi · 4 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Turn left onto Country Club Drive

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

Use the left lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 40

4.7 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A

93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

Continue on I 17

5.8 mi · 5 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 17

10 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on I 17

3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 17

25 mi · 28 min · Black Canyon Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 200A Toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 10

0.6 mi · 41 sec · Papago Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 144A Toward 7th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue

445 ft · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue

Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Roosevelt Street

Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

29 ft · 0 sec · North 1st Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto North 1st Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 1st Avenue

Turn left onto West Adams Street

0.1 mi · 40 sec · West Adams Street

Turn right onto North 1st Street

408 ft · 18 sec · North 1st Street

Turn right onto East Washington Street

453 ft · 15 sec · East Washington Street

Arrive at destination

West Washington Street

Trip Plan

For the best experience, plan your departure early in the morning to allow plenty of daylight for the winding sections of the Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway. Since this is a turn-heavy route, pacing yourself with at least one planned stop is essential to avoid fatigue. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as local roads can lead to unpredictable consumption rates compared to high-speed interstates. Budgeting the full $66 for gas upfront will help you avoid any mid-trip stress. Given the technical nature of these roads, prioritize steady, consistent speeds to navigate the turns safely.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 168.7 miles from Fredonia, AZ, or about 3h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.7 miles or 3h 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 33m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Fredonia, AZ

This is one driving day of about 337.5 miles and 6h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fredonia, 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 93 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.7 mi from Fredonia, AZ · 3h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sedona, AZ

169 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

Sedona, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

115.6 mi · 2h 14m

Pacing Suggestions

Page, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Flagstaff, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.7 miles from Fredonia, 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 miles.

Arriving in Phoenix, AZ

The final approach into Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.17 one way

$134.34 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$70.93	$141.86
premium	$5.59	$74.24	$148.47
diesel	$5.64	$74.98	$149.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$67

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	101.3	1	$35.44	$16.20
Efficient EV	84.4	0	$29.53	$13.50
EV Truck/SUV	135	1	$47.25	$21.60

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Fredonia, AZ

Afternoon in Fredonia on Sunday

Local time

3:32 PM

MST

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Phoenix, AZ

Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday

Local time

3:32 PM

MST

Current temp

61°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

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

6h 41m 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 Fredonia, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 337.5 miles and takes about 6h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway, Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 168.7 miles from Fredonia, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.17 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.

On the drive from Fredonia, AZ to Phoenix, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Flagstaff along the way.

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