How far is Needles, CA from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Needles, CA to Flagstaff, AZ is about 209 miles (336.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
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.
City in Arizona, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Blowing Dust
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Needles and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Needles and Flagstaff.
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Start on West Broadway Street
2934 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto J Street
987 ft · 26 sec · J Street
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Take the ramp left
1265 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Needles Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
1786 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1420 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Needles Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
1619 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Bullhead City, Laughlin, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
2733 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
190 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Flagstaff
1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Historic Route 66
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Historic Route 66
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Continue on West Historic Route 66
718 ft · 26 sec · West Historic Route 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Milton Road
2905 ft · 1 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 Needles and Flagstaff.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
190 mi · 03h 10m
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.
Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Needles and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Needles to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 209 miles (336.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Needles and 104.6 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.14 one way or $92.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Blowing Dust around Needles and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Kingman
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 Kingman.
Kingman
Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona
Laughlin, Nevada
El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Needles and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 169.37 mi (272.58 km).
#1 Needles
City in San Bernardino County, California, United States
| Population | 4,942 |
| Coordinates | 34.8480600, -114.6141300 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $6.26 | $46.14 | $92.29 |
| Mid-grade | $6.50 | $47.90 | $95.80 |
| Premium | $6.69 | $49.30 | $98.60 |
| Diesel | $8.41 | $62.00 | $124.01 |
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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