How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Green Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Green Valley, AZ is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
282.2 mi
05h 00m
Flight
234.12 mi
376.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.12 mi
Kilometers
376.78 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.2 mi
Kilometers
454.15 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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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 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Green Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM MST
Return by in Flagstaff
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagstaff
2026-04-22T21:08
Arrive Green Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 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
6:58 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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Flagstaff
141.3 mi
02h 30m
To Green Valley
140.9 mi
02h 30m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Green Valley.

  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

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    23.4 mi · 28 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Continental Road

    1646 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Continental Road

    1123 ft · 24 sec · West Continental Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Calle de Las Casitas

    1418 ft · 1 min · South Calle de Las Casitas

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Calle del Tiempo

    137 m · 20 sec · Calle del Tiempo

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Calle de la Temporada

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 33%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 19%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 14%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 13%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
23.4 mi · 8%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 6%
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
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
234.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
02h 30m from Flagstaff
Leave By
6:58 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near Green Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Green Valley?

The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Flagstaff and 140.9 miles from Green Valley.

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

The direct path is about 234.1 miles (376.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:58 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.31 one way or $98.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flagstaff and Sunny near Green Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 10.7 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 1.9 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 10 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Green Valley. Straight-line distance: 234.12 mi (376.78 km).

Flagstaff

#1 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

Population73,939
Coordinates35.1980700, -111.6512700
Altitude2104
CountryUnited States
Green Valley

#2 Green Valley

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

Population21,391
Coordinates31.8542500, -110.9937000
Altitude885
CountryUnited States
Start: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
End: Green Valley (-110.9937, 31.85425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.96 gal
37.69 L · about $49.31
Round trip
$98.62
19.92 gal · 75.38 L
Estimated CO2
88.5 kg one way
Round trip: 177 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $49.31 $98.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $53.17 $106.33
Premium $5.57 $55.44 $110.87
Diesel $6.37 $63.41 $126.81

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 Green Valley. The current time is 21:08:09.

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.