Distance between Phoenix AZ and Flagstaff AZ

The distance from Phoenix to Flagstaff is 144 miles by road including 141 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes and goes through Anthem, Camp Verde, Rimrock and Black Canyon City.

Shortest distance by air 124 mi ✈️
Car route length 144.2 mi 🚗
Driving time 2 h 13 min
Fuel amount 4.9 gal
Fuel cost 19.3 USD
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Phoenix 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 17 43 mi, 41 min
Rock Springs 43 mi 0:41 41 min 1.5 gal
I 17 1 mi, 01 min
Black Canyon City 45 mi 0:42 42 min 1.5 gal
I 17 21 mi, 18 min
Cordes Junction 65 mi 1:01 1 h 01 min 2.2 gal
I 17 21 mi, 18 min
Camp Verde 86 mi 1:19 1 h 19 min 2.7 gal
I 17 8 mi, 06 min
McGuireville 94 mi 1:26 1 h 26 min 3.2 gal
I 17 4 mi, 03 min
Rimrock 98 mi 1:29 1 h 29 min 3.2 gal
I 17 46 mi, 43 min
Flagstaff 144 mi 2:12 2 h 12 min 4.6 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff?

Fuel cost: 19.3 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 144.2 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Phoenix to Flagstaff?

Driving time: 2 h 13 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 105 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 32 min
  • 27 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 24 min
  • 8 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 8 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Phoenix to Flagstaff by land?

The distance between Phoenix and Flagstaff is 144.2 mi by road including 141.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Phoenix and Flagstaff respectively.

How far is Phoenix to Flagstaff by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Phoenix and Flagstaff is 123.7 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Phoenix and Flagstaff respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Phoenix from Flagstaff by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 14 min to cover the distance of 124 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 54 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Phoenix to Flagstaff?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 49 min to cover the distance of 124 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 56 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Phoenix and Flagstaff?

The halfway point between Phoenix and Flagstaff is Cordes Junction. It is located about 7 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Cordes Junction to Phoenix is 65 mi and driving will take about 1 h 1 min. The road between Cordes Junction and Flagstaff has length 78 mi and will take approximately 1 h 11 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Camp Verde is in 86 mi from Phoenix and 58 mi from Flagstaff
  • McGuireville is in 94 mi from Phoenix and 50 mi from Flagstaff

Where is Phoenix in relation to Flagstaff?

Phoenix is located 124 mi south of Flagstaff.

Phoenix has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.44859, longitude -112.07735.

Flagstaff has geographic coordinates: latitude 35.19946, longitude -111.65143.

Which highway goes from Phoenix to Flagstaff?

The route from Phoenix to Flagstaff follows I 17.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • AZ 89A: 4 mi
  • I-17: 2 mi
  • I 40 BUS: 1 mi
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