How far is Fort Defiance, AZ from Window Rock, AZ?
The driving distance from Fort Defiance, AZ to Window Rock, AZ is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Defiance and Window Rock.
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Start on Old Red Lake Road
17 m · 8 sec · Old Red Lake Road
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Turn left onto Kit Carson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kit Carson Drive
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Continue on Navajo Route 12
4.5 mi · 7 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn left onto Window Rock Boulevard
1399 ft · 38 sec · Window Rock Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 100
2168 ft · 51 sec · Navajo Route 100
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Turn sharp left onto Morgan Boulevard
136 m · 22 sec · Morgan Boulevard
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Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive
1210 ft · 56 sec · Tribal Hill Drive
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Turn left
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Defiance and Window Rock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Navajo Route 12
Continue on Navajo Route 12
4.48 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fort Defiance and Sunny near Window Rock.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Fort Defiance to Window Rock?
The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Michaels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Fort Defiance and 3.4 miles from Window Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.19 one way or $2.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Defiance and Sunny near Window Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Michaels
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Defiance and Window Rock. Straight-line distance: 4.61 mi (7.42 km).
#1 Fort Defiance
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 4,061 |
| Coordinates | 35.7444600, -109.0764800 |
| Altitude | 2083 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Window Rock
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,712 |
| Coordinates | 35.6805700, -109.0525900 |
| Altitude | 2100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tribal Hill Drive (-109.052189, 35.68059)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $1.34 | $2.67 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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