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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Sunny
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
Start on West Historic Route 66
153 m · 15 sec · West Historic Route 66
-
2
Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road
-
3
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
93.9 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
-
4
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
-
5
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
-
6
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
-
7
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South
2524 ft · 38 sec
-
9
Turn right
3181 ft · 1 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right
1 km · 46 sec
-
11
Continue straight
125 m · 7 sec
-
12
Keep slight left
1628 ft · 21 sec
-
13
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
-
14
Take the exit slight right
1.1 km · 48 sec
-
15
Continue straight
1459 ft · 19 sec
-
16
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1 mi · 2 min
-
18
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
20
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
-
21
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
-
22
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
-
24
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85
-
25
Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street
-
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
1.1 km · 2 min
-
27
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
106.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
-
28
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
1661 ft · 41 sec
-
29
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
81 m · 8 sec
-
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Araby Road
82 m · 4 sec · South Araby Road
-
31
Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
723 ft · 9 sec · South Araby Road
-
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
57 m · 3 sec · South Araby Road
-
33
Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
2385 ft · 35 sec · South Araby Road
-
34
Turn right onto East 32nd Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · East 32nd Street
-
35
Turn left onto West 32nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 32nd Street
-
36
Turn left onto South Avenue B
4 mi · 5 min · South Avenue B
-
37
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
-
38
Continue on West County 16th Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West County 16th Street
-
39
Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
-
40
Turn left onto South Musgrove Avenue
113 m · 18 sec · South Musgrove Avenue
-
41
Turn right onto East Cano Street
112 m · 18 sec · East Cano Street
-
42
Turn right onto South Somerton Avenue
93 m · 6 sec · South Somerton Avenue
-
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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 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.
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Goodyear City Government
City of Buckeye, City Hall
City of Buckeye GIS
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Somerton. Straight-line distance: 251.12 mi (404.14 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 Somerton
City in Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,716 |
| Coordinates | 32.5964400, -114.7096800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Somerton (-114.70968, 32.59644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 526 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.