How far is Alhambra, AZ from Cottonwood, AZ?
The driving distance from Alhambra, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ is about 305 miles (490.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alhambra and Cottonwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra and Cottonwood.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Camelback Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Camelback Road
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Turn slight left
113 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Black Canyon Highway
97 m · 7 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
972 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
35.1 mi · 38 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa
2179 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
39.1 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
11.7 mi · 14 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Indian Route 60
6.6 mi · 16 min · Indian Route 60
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Continue on Hopi Route 65
8.4 mi · 20 min · Hopi Route 65
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Continue on Navajo Route 65
1.3 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 65
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Continue on Indian Route 65
2.8 mi · 7 min · Indian Route 65
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Continue on Navajo Route 65
1.9 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 65
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Route 4
4 mi · 10 min · Navajo Route 4
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Continue on Indian Route 4
1.8 mi · 4 min · Indian Route 4
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Continue on Navajo Route 4
6.4 mi · 16 min · Navajo Route 4
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Turn right
1460 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alhambra and Cottonwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Clear leaving Alhambra and Sunny near Cottonwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alhambra to Cottonwood?
The road trip is about 305 miles (490.8 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from Alhambra and 152.5 miles from Cottonwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.7 miles (351.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.3 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.29 one way or $100.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alhambra and Cottonwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Alhambra and Sunny near Cottonwood.
Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Flagstaff City Sales Tax
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Station
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alhambra and Cottonwood. Straight-line distance: 218.69 mi (351.94 km).
#1 Alhambra
Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1122 feet, this area functions as an urban village integrated into the central part of Phoenix.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4983800, -112.1343200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cottonwood
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 12,762 |
| Coordinates | 36.0730600, -109.8923400 |
| Altitude | 1850 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood (-109.89234, 36.07306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $50.29 | $100.58 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $54.17 | $108.33 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $57.71 | $115.41 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $67.49 | $134.97 |
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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