How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Marana, AZ?

The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Marana, AZ is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
236.27 mi
04h 10m
Flight
192.35 mi
309.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.35 mi
Kilometers
309.56 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.27 mi
Kilometers
380.24 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marana
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM MST
Return by in Flagstaff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagstaff
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Marana
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 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
8:40 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
118.2 mi
02h 05m
To Marana
118 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 18 mph W
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road

    2167 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Sandario Road

    1207 ft · 41 sec · North Sandario Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road

    38 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Moore Road

    1624 ft · 44 sec · West Moore Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Whitney Lane

    577 ft · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Swanson Street

    1006 ft · 50 sec · West Swanson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Steele Drive

    65 m · 9 sec · North Steele Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Steele Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 40%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 16%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 16%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.3 mi · 15%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 7%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
192.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
02h 05m from Flagstaff
Leave By
8:40 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near Marana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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 118.2 miles from Flagstaff and 118 miles from Marana.

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

The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 8:40 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.29 one way or $82.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Marana. Straight-line distance: 192.35 mi (309.56 km).

Flagstaff

#1 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

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

#2 Marana

Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Population51,306
Coordinates32.4367400, -111.2253800
Altitude607
CountryUnited States
Start: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
End: Marana (-111.22538, 32.43674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.56 L · about $41.29
Round trip
$82.58
16.68 gal · 63.12 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.29 $82.58
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.52 $89.04
Premium $5.57 $46.42 $92.84
Diesel $6.37 $53.09 $106.18

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 Marana. The current time is 05:56:19.

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.