Origin
Williams, AZ
Evening in Williams on Friday
Local time
5:31 PM
MST
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williams, AZ to Munds Park, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williams, AZ
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Munds Park, AZ
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Trip Overview
Williams, AZ to Munds Park, AZ is 50.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, and East Route 66, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, traversing Arizona for its entirety. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straightforward interstate journey. It's a short enough trip to easily fit into a day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick drive between these two points.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 4% share on highways. You'll primarily navigate through Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, and East Route 66. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering. The road's personality is less about high-speed travel and more about engaging with local roadways.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 28.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 2.4 miles (I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
Take the ramp onto I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
Navigation decision point
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
4
48.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Munds Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Munds Park
5
49.5 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Oak Drive
Turn right onto Oak Drive
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Williams, AZ and Munds Park, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
Flagstaff
31.5 mi in
|
~33m
Phoenix
31.9 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 28.6 mi | 28m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 16.4 mi | 16m |
| East Route 66 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Bill Williams Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| I 40 Bus | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Oak Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pinewood Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 28.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams, AZ and Munds Park, AZ.
1
Start on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bill Williams Avenue
2
Continue on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Route 66
3
Take the ramp onto I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
4
Merge onto I 40
29 mi
·
28 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
7
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Munds Park
9
Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pinewood Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Fairway Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fairway Drive
11
Turn right onto Oak Drive
448 ft
·
20 sec
·
Oak Drive
12
Continue on West Oak Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oak Drive
13
Turn right onto Hillside Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Hillside Drive
14
Turn left onto Pine Trail Drive
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Pine Trail Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Pine Trail Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Williams, AZ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Williams, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Munds Park, AZ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Munds Park, AZ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.06 one way
$20.12 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.65 | $21.29 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.12 | $22.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Munds Park, AZ
Evening in Munds Park on Friday
Local time
5:31 PM
MST
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Williams, AZ to Munds Park, AZ covers 50.5 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, East Route 66. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.2 miles from Williams, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 2.4 miles (I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Williams, AZ and Munds Park, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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