How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Cottonwood, AZ?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Cottonwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Cottonwood.
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Start on West Historic Route 66
1002 ft · 25 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Continue on East Route 66
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66
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Turn right onto South Ponderosa Parkway
1123 ft · 30 sec · South Ponderosa Parkway
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Continue on East Butler Avenue
2355 ft · 1 min · East Butler Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 59 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
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff and Cottonwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
58.6 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Flagstaff and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cottonwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Cottonwood?
The road trip is about 166.4 miles (267.8 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Dilkon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Flagstaff and 83.2 miles from Cottonwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 9:20 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.06 one way or $58.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flagstaff and Cottonwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Flagstaff and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Cottonwood.
Stop Ideas Near Dilkon
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 Dilkon.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Cottonwood. Straight-line distance: 115.8 mi (186.37 km).
#1 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $29.06 | $58.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.33 | $62.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
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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