How far is Florence, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?

The driving distance from Florence, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.82 mi
03h 10m
Flight
150.46 mi
242.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.46 mi
Kilometers
242.14 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.82 mi
Kilometers
332.84 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flagstaff
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM MST
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 9:49 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Flagstaff
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MST

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

Leave by
10:40 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Florence
103.3 mi
01h 35m
To Flagstaff
103.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 14 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    158 m · 10 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1782 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    2638 ft · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Milton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Historic Route 66

    137 m · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Historic Route 66

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
91.1 mi · 44%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 20%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 11%
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi · 8%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 4%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

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
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
01h 35m from Florence
Leave By
10:40 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Mostly Sunny near Flagstaff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Florence and 103.5 miles from Flagstaff.

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

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 10:40 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.14 one way or $72.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 150.46 mi (242.14 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population28,049
Coordinates33.0314500, -111.3873400
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Flagstaff

#2 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

Population73,939
Coordinates35.1980700, -111.6512700
Altitude2104
CountryUnited States
Start: East Butte Avenue (-111.387342, 33.031336)
End: US 180 (-111.651222, 35.198174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.63 L · about $36.14
Round trip
$72.28
14.6 gal · 55.26 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.14 $72.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.97 $77.93
Premium $5.57 $40.63 $81.26
Diesel $6.37 $46.47 $92.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Flagstaff. The current time is 03:28:54.

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.