How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Ramah, NM?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Ramah, NM is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Ramah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Ramah.
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Start on West Historic Route 66
1002 ft · 25 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Continue on East Route 66
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66
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Turn right onto South Ponderosa Parkway
1123 ft · 30 sec · South Ponderosa Parkway
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Continue on East Butler Avenue
2355 ft · 1 min · East Butler Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
140.5 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 South: St Johns
1270 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto St. Johns-Sanders Highway
17 mi · 20 min · St. Johns-Sanders Highway
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Continue on New Mexico Highway 53
10.2 mi · 12 min · New Mexico Highway 53
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Continue on New Mexico 53
3.2 mi · 8 min · New Mexico 53
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Continue on NM 53
7.7 mi · 19 min · NM 53
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Continue on San Rafael Road
2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road
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Continue on Highway 53 - NM53
11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53
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Continue on Bond Street - NM53
1934 ft · 48 sec · Bond Street - NM53
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Turn left onto Clawson Avenue
57 m · 13 sec · Clawson Avenue
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Continue on Clawson Avenue
62 m · 9 sec · Clawson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clawson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff and Ramah.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
141 mi · 02h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Clear near Ramah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Ramah?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Flagstaff and 103.1 miles from Ramah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.5 miles (287.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.93 one way or $67.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flagstaff and Ramah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flagstaff and Clear near Ramah.
Stop Ideas Near Holbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holbrook.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Ramah. Straight-line distance: 178.51 mi (287.28 km).
#1 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ramah
Positioned in a high desert valley between the Zuni Mountains and the Zuni Indian Reservation, this McKinley County settlement sits at an elevation of 6929 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1330900, -108.4917400 |
| Altitude | 2112 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ramah (-108.49174, 35.13309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $33.93 | $67.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $36.55 | $73.09 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $38.94 | $77.87 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $45.53 | $91.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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