How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Safford, AZ?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Safford, AZ is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small town in Navajo County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Safford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Safford.
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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
86.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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
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Turn right onto West Hopi Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive
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Turn right onto Navajo Boulevard
1036 ft · 13 sec · Navajo Boulevard
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
900 ft · 14 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on North Penrod Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road
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Turn right onto East Deuce of Clubs
3 mi · 7 min · East Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn sharp left onto East Ash Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
70.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Thatcher Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
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Continue on West 5th Street
2561 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff and Safford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near Safford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Safford?
The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.9 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Pinetop-Lakeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.7 miles from Flagstaff and 149.8 miles from Safford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.7 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 5:12 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.33 one way or $104.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Flagstaff and Sunny near Safford.
Stop Ideas Near Pinetop-Lakeside
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 Pinetop-Lakeside.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Safford. Straight-line distance: 197.66 mi (318.1 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 Safford
City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,951 |
| Coordinates | 32.8339500, -109.7075800 |
| Altitude | 889 |
| Country | United States |
End: Safford (-109.70758, 32.83395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 482 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $4.95 | $52.33 | $104.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $56.42 | $112.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $58.83 | $117.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $67.29 | $134.58 |
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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