How far is Fortuna Foothills, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 306 miles (492.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fortuna Foothills and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills and Flagstaff.
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Start on South Sheryl Drive
600 ft · 32 sec · South Sheryl Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 40th Street
647 ft · 20 sec · East 40th Street
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Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
99.7 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on East Pima Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · East Pima Street
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1548 ft · 44 sec · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
34.2 mi · 40 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1270 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
16.4 mi · 17 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
2638 ft · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on South Milton Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Milton Road
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Continue on West Historic Route 66
137 m · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Historic Route 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fortuna Foothills and Flagstaff.
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
99.7 mi · 01h 42m
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 Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fortuna Foothills to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 306 miles (492.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?
Litchfield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Fortuna Foothills and 153.2 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.7 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 7:58 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.47 one way or $106.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
Surprise City Hall
City of Avondale City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Litchfield Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fortuna Foothills and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 236.31 mi (380.3 km).
#1 Fortuna Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 28,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6578300, -114.4118900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 180 (-111.651222, 35.198174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $53.47 | $106.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $57.65 | $115.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $60.11 | $120.23 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $68.75 | $137.51 |
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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