How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Somerton, AZ?

The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Somerton, AZ is about 326.7 miles (525.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
326.66 mi
05h 59m
Flight
251.12 mi
404.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.12 mi
Kilometers
404.14 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
326.66 mi
Kilometers
525.71 km
Drive Time
05h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM MST
Return by in Flagstaff
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flagstaff
2026-04-22T23:12
Arrive Somerton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:12 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:00 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flagstaff
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
163.4 mi
02h 59m
To Somerton
163.3 mi
02h 59m

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
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2385 ft · 35 sec · South Araby Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East 32nd Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · East 32nd Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West 32nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 32nd Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto South Avenue B

    4 mi · 5 min · South Avenue B

  37. 37

    Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on West County 16th Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West County 16th Street

  39. 39

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto South Musgrove Avenue

    113 m · 18 sec · South Musgrove Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Cano Street

    112 m · 18 sec · East Cano Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto South Somerton Avenue

    93 m · 6 sec · South Somerton Avenue

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Somerton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
43 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
107 mi · 33%
Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 29%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 10%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 9%
Black Canyon Freeway
13.9 mi · 4%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 3%
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
12h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.6 mi
251.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
02h 59m from Flagstaff
Leave By
5:00 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flagstaff and Mostly Sunny near Somerton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 326.7 miles (525.7 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.4 miles from Flagstaff and 163.3 miles from Somerton.

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

The direct path is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.6 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 5:00 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.09 one way or $114.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 4.6 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
Goodyear City Government
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Goodyear City Government

Goodyear , AZ
190 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338, United States
Rating 3.2/5 9 reviews City government office
City of Buckeye, City Hall
Nearby stop 4.6 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 5.2 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 Somerton. Straight-line distance: 251.12 mi (404.14 km).

Flagstaff

#1 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

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

#2 Somerton

City in Arizona, United States

Population16,716
Coordinates32.5964400, -114.7096800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
End: Somerton (-114.70968, 32.59644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 526 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.53 gal
43.63 L · about $57.09
Round trip
$114.17
23.06 gal · 87.26 L
Estimated CO2
102.5 kg one way
Round trip: 204.9 kg / 452 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $57.09 $114.17
Mid-grade $5.34 $61.55 $123.09
Premium $5.57 $64.18 $128.35
Diesel $6.37 $73.40 $146.80

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 Somerton. The current time is 23:12:50.

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.