How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Snowflake, AZ?

The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Snowflake, AZ is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
117.81 mi
02h 07m
Flight
100.94 mi
162.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.94 mi
Kilometers
162.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.81 mi
Kilometers
189.59 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Snowflake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM MST
Return by in Flagstaff
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagstaff
2026-04-22T21:35
Arrive Snowflake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Winslow
AZ

City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

From Flagstaff
58.8 mi
01h 03m
To Snowflake
59 mi
01h 03m

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
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Historic Route 66

    1002 ft · 25 sec · West Historic Route 66

  2. 2

    Continue on East Route 66

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ponderosa Parkway

    1123 ft · 30 sec · South Ponderosa Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on East Butler Avenue

    2355 ft · 1 min · East Butler Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Hopi Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Hopi Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Navajo Boulevard

    1036 ft · 13 sec · Navajo Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 77

    2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77

  13. 13

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    900 ft · 20 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    48 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
86.1 mi · 73%
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.7 mi · 21%
Arizona State Highway 77
2.02 mi · 2%
West Hopi Drive
1.54 mi · 1%
East Route 66
1.18 mi · 1%
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
01h 03m from Flagstaff
Leave By
2:16 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near Snowflake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Flagstaff and 59 miles from Snowflake.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winslow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winslow, 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 Winslow.

RAIL

Winslow

1 mi away
501 East Second Street
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

89 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

89 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

98 mi away
300 North Highway 89A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Snowflake. Straight-line distance: 100.94 mi (162.45 km).

Flagstaff

#1 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

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

#2 Snowflake

Town in Arizona, United States of America

Population6,114
Coordinates34.5133700, -110.0784500
Altitude1702
CountryUnited States
Start: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
End: Snowflake (-110.07845, 34.51337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.74 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.19
8.32 gal · 31.48 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.60 $41.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.21 $44.41
Premium $5.57 $23.15 $46.31
Diesel $6.37 $26.48 $52.97

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 Snowflake. The current time is 21:35:14.

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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.