How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Eloy, AZ?

The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Eloy, AZ is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
208.12 mi
03h 40m
Flight
168.83 mi
271.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.83 mi
Kilometers
271.7 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.12 mi
Kilometers
334.93 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eloy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM MST
Return by in Flagstaff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagstaff
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Eloy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM MST

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

Leave by
9:38 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flagstaff
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
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Flagstaff
104.2 mi
01h 50m
To Eloy
104 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 to 24 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Eloy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Eloy.

  1. 1

    Start on West Historic Route 66

    153 m · 15 sec · West Historic Route 66

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto South Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunshine Boulevard

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Sunshine Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Sunshine Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Frontier Street

    1736 ft · 32 sec · East Frontier Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1437 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff and Eloy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 45%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 18%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 18%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 8%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8.81 mi · 4%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

93.9 mi · 01h 35m

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
01h 50m from Flagstaff
Leave By
9:38 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near Eloy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Eloy?

The road trip is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Flagstaff and 104 miles from Eloy.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.34 one way or $72.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flagstaff and Sunny near Eloy.

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, 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 New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Eloy. Straight-line distance: 168.83 mi (271.7 km).

Flagstaff

#1 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

Population73,939
Coordinates35.1980700, -111.6512700
Altitude2104
CountryUnited States
Eloy

#2 Eloy

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population17,279
Coordinates32.7559000, -111.5548400
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Start: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
End: Eloy (-111.55484, 32.7559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.8 L · about $36.34
Round trip
$72.68
14.68 gal · 55.6 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.34 $72.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.18 $78.36
Premium $5.57 $40.85 $81.71
Diesel $6.37 $46.73 $93.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Flagstaff and Eloy. The current time is 22:11:14.

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.