Trip from Kaibito, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

262.7 mi

423 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 11m ★

6 AM

5h 24m

8 AM

5h 51m

10 AM

5h 33m

12 PM

5h 31m

3 PM

5h 35m

5 PM

5h 50m

8 PM

5h 16m

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

Traveling from Kaibito to Phoenix covers 265.6 miles through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 22 minutes behind the wheel for this journey, which is best tackled as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $52 for fuel to make the trek comfortably. Navigating this route involves a sequence of local roads, including Route 6331, Route 21, and Route 6262. Because this is a turn-heavy drive rather than a straight interstate cruise, you will want to stay alert throughout the duration of your trip.

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

131.4 miles from Kaibito, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This journey is defined by its turn-heavy, local road nature, offering a significantly different experience than a standard highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local routes exclusively rather than high-speed interstates. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will remain actively engaged with the road throughout the 265.6-mile distance. Expect a more technical, winding drive as you transition through the desert landscape. It is a steady, hands-on experience that requires your full attention from start to finish.

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

There are about 36 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 115.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 262.7 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 115.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 259.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 259.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

115.6 mi into trip | ~2h 46m in

Take the exit

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

Use the right lane.

259.3 mi into trip | ~5h 17m 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...

259.4 mi into trip | ~5h 17m 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

260.9 mi into trip | ~5h 19m 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

261.1 mi into trip | ~5h 19m 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 Kaibito, AZ to Phoenix, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Flagstaff along the way.

Flagstaff

120.7 mi in | ~2h 53m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway	93 mi	1h 33m
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway	40.2 mi	48m
Black Canyon Freeway	35.3 mi	38m
Navajo Trail	30.7 mi	35m
Navajo Route 21	19.1 mi	46m
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway	15.3 mi	18m
US Highway 89	6.4 mi	8m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway	5.8 mi	5m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Navajo Route 6331

1.2 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 6331

Continue on N21

5.7 mi · 13 min · Navajo Route 21

Continue on N21

5.2 mi · 12 min · Navajo Route 21

Keep slight left at fork onto N21

8.2 mi · 19 min · Navajo Route 21

Turn right onto N6262

2.1 mi · 4 min · Navajo Route 6262

Merge onto US 160

31 mi · 35 min · Navajo Trail

At end of road, turn left onto US 89

14 mi · 16 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

Since this is a 4 hour and 22 minute commitment, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and break up the turns. Leaving early in the day is a smart strategy to avoid fatigue while navigating the local roads of Route 6331 and Route 21. Keep your $52 fuel budget in mind, and consider fueling up before you head out to avoid any mid-route stress. Because the route is composed of local roads rather than interstates, your pace will likely be slower than expected. Prioritize patience and flexibility, as the technical nature of these specific roads makes this a drive to be savored rather than rushed.

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 131.4 miles from Kaibito, AZ, or about 3h 5m 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 2h 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 131.4 miles or 3h 5m 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 29m

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 Kaibito, 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 Kaibito, AZ

This is one driving day of about 262.7 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kaibito, 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 131.4 mi from Kaibito, AZ · 3h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sedona, AZ

131 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

Flagstaff, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Sedona, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 131.4 miles from Kaibito, 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

$52.28 one way

$104.56 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$55.21	$110.42
premium	$5.59	$57.78	$115.57
diesel	$5.64	$58.36	$116.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 91.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.8	0	$27.58	$12.61
Efficient EV	65.7	0	$22.99	$10.51
EV Truck/SUV	105.1	1	$36.78	$16.81

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Kaibito, AZ

Evening in Kaibito on Sunday

Local time

6:54 PM

MDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Phoenix, AZ

Evening in Phoenix on Sunday

Local time

5:54 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

20 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

5h 24m 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 Kaibito, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 262.7 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Flagstaff-Cameron Highway, Black Canyon Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 131.4 miles from Kaibito, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.28 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.