How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Holbrook, AZ?

The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.41 mi
01h 34m
Flight
86.89 mi
139.84 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.89 mi
Kilometers
139.84 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.41 mi
Kilometers
145.5 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 8:37 AM MST
Return by in Flagstaff
Sat, Apr 11, 10:12 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagstaff
2026-04-11T07:02
Arrive Holbrook
Sat, Apr 11, 8:37 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flagstaff
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
LeChee
AZ

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

From Flagstaff
45.1 mi
00h 47m
To Holbrook
45.3 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Saturday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW
Destination
41°F
Saturday Night

Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Historic Route 66

    1002 ft · 25 sec · West Historic Route 66

  2. 2

    Continue on East Route 66

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ponderosa Parkway

    1123 ft · 30 sec · South Ponderosa Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Butler Avenue

    2355 ft · 1 min · East Butler Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East, US 180, AZ 77 South: Petrified Forest National Park, Show Low

    2141 ft · 53 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Hopi Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Navajo Boulevard

    74 m · 6 sec · North Navajo Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Navajo Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
86.1 mi · 95%
West Hopi Drive
1.54 mi · 2%
East Route 66
1.18 mi · 1%
East Butler Avenue
0.74 mi · 1%
South Ponderosa Parkway
0.21 mi
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

86.1 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LeChee
00h 47m from Flagstaff
Leave By
3:20 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Flagstaff and Clear near Holbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

LeChee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Flagstaff and 45.3 miles from Holbrook.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Flagstaff and Clear near Holbrook.

Stop Ideas Near LeChee

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

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

RAIL

Winslow

6 mi away
501 East Second Street
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

84 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

84 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

93 mi away
300 North Highway 89A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 86.89 mi (139.84 km).

Flagstaff

#1 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

Population73,939
Coordinates35.1980700, -111.6512700
Altitude2104
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: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
End: Holbrook (-110.15818, 34.90225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.59
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.79 $31.59
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.03 $34.06
Premium $5.57 $17.76 $35.51
Diesel $6.37 $20.31 $40.62

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Flagstaff and Holbrook. The current time is 07:02:20.

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.