Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Page, AZ

Drive Time

5h 17m

Distance

277.9 mi

447 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 4m ★

6 AM

5h 18m

8 AM

5h 45m

10 AM

5h 27m

12 PM

5h 24m

3 PM

5h 28m

5 PM

5h 43m

8 PM

5h 10m

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

Carter Marchant

Page, AZ

András Nyemczovszky

Trip Overview

Traveling from Phoenix to Page covers 277.9 miles of the Desert Southwest and typically takes about 5 hours and 17 minutes to complete. While you could technically tackle this as a single-day trip, dedicating one full day ensures you aren't rushing through the transition between these two distinct Arizona locations. Budgeting around $54 for fuel is a smart move for your planning, especially since this route requires you to navigate through city streets like West Washington and West Adams before transitioning to I-17 North. Because the journey is relatively long, assess whether you want to power through the drive or build in extra time for the stops you will inevitably need. It is a straightforward trip that moves you from the heart of the desert, but being prepared for the duration will make your experience much smoother.

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

138.9 miles from Phoenix, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a mindless cruise on straight interstates. You will begin by navigating local roads like West Washington and West Adams, where the longest uninterrupted stretch is currently 0 miles, requiring your full attention early on. Transitioning onto I-17 North changes the pace, though the route maintains a technical feel throughout the 277.9-mile journey. Since the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate a more involved driving experience that demands frequent adjustments rather than just setting cruise control. The road's personality is defined by these transitions, making it feel less like a monotonous highway grind and more like a deliberate path through the landscape.

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

There are about 28 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 90.6 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 1 miles in near West Washington Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 277.9 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 1 miles (West Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 17; US 60 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Washington Street

Keep slight right at fork onto West Washington Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 17 North, US 60 West: Flagstaff

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 17 North, US 60 West: Flagstaff

2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 17; US 60 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge onto I 17; US 60 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

147.5 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive

Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

148.1 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in | US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Turn right onto US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

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

Albuquerque

141.7 mi in | ~2h 29m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway	90.6 mi	1h 31m
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway	58 mi	1h 8m
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway	40.1 mi	47m
Black Canyon Freeway	39.4 mi	43m
US 89	15.3 mi	19m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway	8.9 mi	9m
Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway	8 mi	9m
US Highway 89	6.4 mi	8m

Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 90.6 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Washington Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto West Washington Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West Washington Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on West Adams Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Adams Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 17 North, US 60 West: Flagstaff

Merge onto I 17; US 60

39 mi · 43 min · Black Canyon Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 17

77 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

Merge onto I 40

5.1 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 89 North: Page

Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Country Club Drive

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto US 89

2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 89

6.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 89

Continue on US 89

38 mi · 44 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 89

156 ft · 2 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

Continue on US 89

1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

Continue on US 89

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 89

Continue on US 89

57 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

Continue on US 89

15 mi · 19 min · US 89

Continue on US 89

8.0 mi · 9 min · Bitter Springs-Utah State Line Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 89

172 ft · 3 sec · US 89

Toward US 89 North

Continue on US 89

0.3 mi · 26 sec · US 89

Toward US 89 North

Turn right onto South Lake Powell Boulevard

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Lake Powell Boulevard

Turn left onto Aspen Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Aspen Street

At end of road, turn right onto South Navajo Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Navajo Drive

Arrive at destination

South Navajo Drive

Trip Plan

To keep your drive manageable, plan to make at least one designated stop along the way to break up the 5-hour and 17-minute transit. Aiming for an early morning departure is your best bet to beat potential traffic as you navigate the local streets in Phoenix before hitting the interstate. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping your $54 estimate in mind, as local stretches can sometimes be less efficient than open highway driving. Since the route involves heavy turning, ensure your vehicle’s maintenance is up to date before you head out. A great tip for this specific trip is to account for the slow start through the initial city streets, as your progress will feel much faster once you successfully clear the local turns and reach the northern sections of the road.

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 138.9 miles from Phoenix, AZ, or about 2h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 138.9 miles or 2h 27m 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 14m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ

This is one driving day of about 277.9 miles and 5h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Phoenix, 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 90.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 138.9 mi from Phoenix, AZ · 2h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sedona, AZ

139 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Prescott Valley, 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 138.9 miles from Phoenix, 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 90.6 miles.

Arriving in Page, AZ

The final approach into Page, 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 Page, 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

$55.31 one way

$110.61 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$58.40	$116.81
premium	$5.59	$61.13	$122.25
diesel	$5.64	$61.74	$123.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	83.4	1	$29.18	$13.34
Efficient EV	69.5	0	$24.32	$11.12
EV Truck/SUV	111.2	1	$38.91	$17.79

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

33 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 3 days ago

Origin

Phoenix, AZ

Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday

Local time

4:38 PM

MST

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Page, AZ

Afternoon in Page on Sunday

Local time

4:38 PM

MST

Current temp

48°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

13 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 17m 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 Phoenix, AZ to Page, AZ covers 277.9 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 138.9 miles from Phoenix, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.31 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.

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

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