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Trip from Sierra Vista, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

Drive Time

5h 53m

Distance

329.7 mi

531 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 40m ★
6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 0m
3 PM
6h 4m
5 PM
6h 18m
8 PM
5h 46m

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

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Downtown Sierra Vista, AZ, AZ

Sierra Vista, AZ

Leslie del Moral

Downtown Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

The drive from Sierra Vista, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ covers 329.7 miles and takes about 5h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.1 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.62 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

164.9 miles from Sierra Vista, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 53m drive with frequent turns across 329.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 91.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Fry Boulevard.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 329.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Fry Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.7 miles (I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Fry Boulevard

Turn right onto West Fry Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
29.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Turn left toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
5
29.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
80.9 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
181.7 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Sierra Vista, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.

Tuscon

29.1 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway 91.1 mi 1h 32m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 54.5 mi 55m
Tucson-Benson Highway 41.4 mi 43m
Black Canyon Freeway 41.3 mi 45m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 38.1 mi 38m
Maricopa Freeway 16.2 mi 18m
State Route 90 15 mi 17m
Huachuca Boulevard 9 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 91.1 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sierra Vista, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ.

1

Start on this road

59 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Fry Boulevard

0.2 mi · 24 sec · West Fry Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Buffalo Soldier Trail

1.5 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
4

Continue on AZ 90

3.0 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
5

Continue on AZ 90

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
6

Continue on AZ 90

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 90
7

Continue on AZ 90

9.0 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
8

Continue on AZ 90

1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
9

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
10

Merge onto I 10

41 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 10

6.0 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 10

3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

51 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

4.2 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on I 17; US 60

41 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
20

Keep slight left at fork onto I 17

77 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
21

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
22

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
23

Continue on AZ 89A

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road
Use the straight lane.
24

Continue on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

449 ft · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
25

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 164.9 miles from Sierra Vista, AZ, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.9 miles or 2h 57m 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 50m

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 Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista, AZ

This is one driving day of about 329.7 miles and 5h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sierra Vista, 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 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.9 mi from Sierra Vista, AZ · 2h 57m into the drive

Downtown Peoria, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peoria, AZ

165 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

Peoria, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

140.7 mi · 2h 3m

Pacing Suggestions

Tucson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Chandler, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.9 miles from Sierra Vista, 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 91.1 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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 near mile 284.3
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 329.7
View on nps.gov
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour $25 near mile 56.9
View on nps.gov
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 136.4
View on nps.gov
Coronado National Memorial

Coronado National Memorial

National Memorial

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free
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 329.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$65.62 one way

$131.23 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $69.29 $138.58
premium $5.59 $72.52 $145.04
diesel $5.64 $73.25 $146.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Shell Gas Station and Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger

Tucson, AZ

Tesla

10 DCFC

Walmart 3807 (Benson, AZ)

Benson, AZ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Environmental and General Services

Tucson, AZ

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Sports Complex

Sierra Vista, AZ

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Porsche - Tucson

Tucson, AZ

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

5151 E Broadway

Tucson, AZ

Non-Networked

2 DCFC

FasCharge 4614 Fast Market Valero Tucson Drexel Rd

Tucson, AZ

RED_E

2 DCFC

COCHISE COUNTY SIERRA VISTA L3

Sierra Vista, AZ

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 EV Connect: 4 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 1 Tesla: 1 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98.9 1 $34.62 $15.83
Efficient EV 82.4 0 $28.85 $13.19
EV Truck/SUV 131.9 1 $46.16 $21.10

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

39 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Sierra Vista, AZ

Morning in Sierra Vista on Monday

Local time

9:43 AM

MST

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flagstaff, AZ

Morning in Flagstaff on Monday

Local time

9:43 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

5 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 53m 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 Sierra Vista, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ covers 329.7 miles and takes about 5h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.9 miles from Sierra Vista, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $65.62 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 329.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Fry Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 29.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.7 miles (I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sierra Vista, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.

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