How far is Nogales, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Nogales, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 Nogales and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nogales and Flagstaff.
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Start on North Wayside Drive
28 m · 5 sec · North Wayside Drive
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Turn right onto North Morley Avenue
1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Grand Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Mariposa Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Mariposa Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
3178 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 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 Nogales and Flagstaff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nogales and Mostly Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nogales to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.4 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Nogales and 162.3 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 7:30 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.49 one way or $112.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nogales and Mostly Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Phoenix City Hall
City of Chandler
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nogales and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 269.74 mi (434.1 km).
#1 Nogales
City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border
| Population | 20,107 |
| Coordinates | 31.3403800, -110.9342500 |
| Altitude | 1168 |
| 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: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $56.49 | $112.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.91 | $121.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $63.51 | $127.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.64 | $145.27 |
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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