How far is Holbrook, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Holbrook, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holbrook and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook and Flagstaff.
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Start on North Navajo Boulevard
74 m · 10 sec · North Navajo Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Hopi Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hopi Drive
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Take the ramp left toward Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2655 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
86.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Butler Avenue
1845 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto East Butler Avenue
1440 ft · 37 sec · East Butler Avenue
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Continue on South Ponderosa Parkway
1123 ft · 35 sec · South Ponderosa Parkway
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Turn left onto East Route 66
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66
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Continue on East Historic Route 66
1002 ft · 23 sec · East 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 Holbrook and Flagstaff.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
86.1 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Holbrook and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holbrook to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
LeChee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Holbrook and 45.2 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Holbrook and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near LeChee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to LeChee.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holbrook and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 86.89 mi (139.84 km).
#1 Holbrook
City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,090 |
| Coordinates | 34.9022500, -110.1581800 |
| Altitude | 1549 |
| 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: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $15.79 | $31.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $17.03 | $34.06 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $17.76 | $35.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
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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