How far is Flagstaff, AZ from New River, AZ?

The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to New River, AZ is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
110.32 mi
01h 55m
Flight
92.78 mi
149.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.78 mi
Kilometers
149.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.32 mi
Kilometers
177.54 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM MST
Return by in Flagstaff
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 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 New River
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Camp Verde
AZ

Town of the United States

From Flagstaff
55.2 mi
00h 57m
To New River
55.1 mi
00h 57m

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
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and New River.

  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

    7.3 mi · 7 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward New River Road

    1327 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto New River Road

    1707 ft · 50 sec · New River Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road

    1415 ft · 29 sec · I-17 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West New River Road

    1769 ft · 37 sec · West New River Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Kelley Road

    1083 ft · 37 sec · North Kelley Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kelley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 85%
Black Canyon Freeway
7.3 mi · 7%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 5%
South Milton Road
1.81 mi · 2%
New River Road
0.57 mi · 1%
West New River Road
0.33 mi
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 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
92.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Verde
00h 57m from Flagstaff
Leave By
2:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Mostly Sunny near New River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to New River?

The road trip is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Camp Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Flagstaff and 55.1 miles from New River.

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

The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.26 one way or $38.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flagstaff and Mostly Sunny near New River.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Verde

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 Camp Verde and the surrounding midpoint area.
Main Stage
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Main Stage

Cottonwood , AZ
1 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.4/5 349 reviews Bar,Art gallery,Bingo hall,Karaoke,Live music venue,Pool hall,Restaurant
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 0.8 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Garrison Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Garrison Park

Cottonwood , AZ
39 Brian Mickelsen Pkwy, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.2/5 245 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Verde.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

7 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

35 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

72 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

73 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and New River. Straight-line distance: 92.78 mi (149.32 km).

Flagstaff

#1 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

Population73,939
Coordinates35.1980700, -111.6512700
Altitude2104
CountryUnited States
New River

#2 New River

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

Population10,740
Coordinates33.9158700, -112.1359900
Altitude614
CountryUnited States
Start: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
End: New River (-112.13599, 33.91587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.74 L · about $19.26
Round trip
$38.52
7.78 gal · 29.48 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $19.26 $38.52
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.76 $41.53
Premium $5.57 $21.65 $43.30
Diesel $6.37 $24.76 $49.53

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 New River. The current time is 22:11:41.

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.