How far is Flagstaff, AZ from San Luis, AZ?

The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to San Luis, AZ is about 337.3 miles (542.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
337.28 mi
06h 10m
Flight
259.53 mi
417.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.53 mi
Kilometers
417.67 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.28 mi
Kilometers
542.8 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Luis
Sun, May 31, 10:14 AM MST
Return by in Flagstaff
Sun, May 31, 4:24 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagstaff
2026-05-31T04:04
Arrive San Luis
Sun, May 31, 10:14 AM MST
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flagstaff
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

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
Buckeye
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

From Flagstaff
168.6 mi
03h 05m
To San Luis
168.6 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
San Luis Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
99°F
Sunday
Using Somerton as the closest live forecast in the Yuma County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and San Luis.

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2524 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3181 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    125 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1628 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  25. 25

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1.1 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    106.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis

    81 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Araby Road

    82 m · 4 sec · South Araby Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road

    723 ft · 9 sec · South Araby Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway

    57 m · 3 sec · South Araby Road

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road

    2417 ft · 33 sec · South Araby Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Robert A. Vaughan Expressway

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Robert A. Vaughan Expressway

  35. 35

    Continue on East Cesar Chavez Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Cesar Chavez Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    2637 ft · 55 sec · 4th Avenue

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Urtuzuastegui Street

    1286 ft · 38 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
107 mi · 32%
Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 28%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 10%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 8%
Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
20.9 mi · 6%
Black Canyon Freeway
13.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

107 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.8 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
03h 05m from Flagstaff
Leave By
11:40 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near San Luis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to San Luis?

The road trip is about 337.3 miles (542.8 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Flagstaff and 168.6 miles from San Luis.

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

The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.92 one way or $117.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flagstaff and Sunny near San Luis.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye

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 Buckeye and the surrounding midpoint area.
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Practical stop 2.8 mi away

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Buckeye , AZ
302 N 4th St, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Rating 3.3/5 52 reviews Government office,Social services organization
City of Goodyear Fleet Services
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City of Goodyear Fleet Services

Goodyear , AZ
4971 S 157th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City of Buckeye, City Hall
Nearby stop 3 mi away

City of Buckeye, City Hall

Buckeye , AZ
530 Monroe Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States
Rating 3.0/5 53 reviews City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.7 mi away

City of Buckeye GIS

Buckeye
Local government office,Service establishment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

48 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

51 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and San Luis. Straight-line distance: 259.53 mi (417.67 km).

Flagstaff

#1 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

Population73,939
Coordinates35.1980700, -111.6512700
Altitude2104
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 San Luis

Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States

Population31,520
Coordinates32.4870000, -114.7821800
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
End: San Luis (-114.78218, 32.487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.05 L · about $58.92
Round trip
$117.83
23.8 gal · 90.1 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $58.92 $117.83
Mid-grade $5.34 $63.52 $127.04
Premium $5.57 $66.24 $132.47
Diesel $6.37 $75.76 $151.51

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Flagstaff and San Luis. The current time is 04:04:02.

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.