How far is Avondale, AZ from Holbrook, AZ?

The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is about 202 miles (325.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.99 mi
04h 11m
Flight
161.12 mi
259.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.12 mi
Kilometers
259.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.99 mi
Kilometers
325.07 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holbrook
Fri, Apr 17, 8:39 PM MST
Return by in Avondale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:51 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-17T16:27
Arrive Holbrook
Fri, Apr 17, 8:39 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Payson
AZ

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Avondale
101 mi
02h 05m
To Holbrook
101 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
16 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Holbrook.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Holbrook.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 58 sec · East Western Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dysart Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Dysart Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

    564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Payson

    1828 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Country Club Drive

    2799 ft · 1 min · North Country Club Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Beeline Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Beeline Highway

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    53 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Highway 277

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

  18. 18

    Continue on West 3rd Street North

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Heber-Holbrook Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Heber Road

    30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Navajo Boulevard

    1280 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Navajo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Holbrook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 34%
Heber Road
30.9 mi · 15%
Papago Freeway
16.4 mi · 8%
Red Mountain Freeway
12.9 mi · 6%
West 3rd Street North
4.93 mi · 2%
North Beeline Highway
4.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Beeline Highway

Continue on Beeline Highway

68.4 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
161.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Payson
02h 05m from Avondale
Leave By
8:36 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Holbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Holbrook?

The road trip is about 202 miles (325.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Avondale and 101 miles from Holbrook.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.30 one way or $70.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Holbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Payson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Payson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Payson.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

67 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

82 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

104 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Winslow

105 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 161.12 mi (259.3 km).

Avondale

#1 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Holbrook

#2 Holbrook

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,090
Coordinates34.9022500, -110.1581800
Altitude1549
CountryUnited States
Start: Avondale (-112.3496, 33.4356)
End: Holbrook (-110.15818, 34.90225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.13 gal
26.98 L · about $35.30
Round trip
$70.60
14.26 gal · 53.96 L
Estimated CO2
63.4 kg one way
Round trip: 126.7 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $35.30 $70.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.06 $76.12
Premium $5.57 $39.69 $79.37
Diesel $6.37 $45.39 $90.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Holbrook. The current time is 16:27:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.