How far is Marana, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Marana, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
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.
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marana and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marana and Flagstaff.
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Start on North Steele Drive
65 m · 12 sec · North Steele Drive
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Turn right onto West Swanson Street
1006 ft · 49 sec · West Swanson Street
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Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
577 ft · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane
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Turn right onto West Moore Road
1624 ft · 44 sec · West Moore Road
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Turn left onto North Sandario Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road
32 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
1584 ft · 60 sec · North Sandario Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
2256 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.1 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 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 Marana and Flagstaff.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Marana and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marana to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Marana and 118.9 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.49 one way or $82.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marana and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near New River
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 New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marana and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 192.35 mi (309.56 km).
#1 Marana
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
| Population | 51,306 |
| Coordinates | 32.4367400, -111.2253800 |
| Altitude | 607 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $41.49 | $82.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $44.73 | $89.46 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.64 | $93.29 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.35 | $106.69 |
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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