How far is Albuquerque, NM from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Flagstaff, AZ is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Flagstaff.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
1607 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue Northwest
20 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue Northwest
89 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
1005 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1196 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
317.8 mi · 5 hr 21 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Butler Avenue
1845 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto East Butler Avenue
1440 ft · 37 sec · East Butler Avenue
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Continue on South Ponderosa Parkway
1123 ft · 35 sec · South Ponderosa Parkway
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Turn left onto East Route 66
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66
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Continue on East Historic Route 66
1002 ft · 23 sec · East Historic Route 66
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Historic Route 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Flagstaff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
318 mi · 05h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km) and usually takes 05h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Houck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Albuquerque and 161.4 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.10 one way or $86.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Albuquerque and Flagstaff, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Houck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Houck.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 282.59 mi (454.78 km).
#1 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $43.10 | $86.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.47 | $96.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.63 | $105.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.62 | $123.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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