How far is Phoenix, AZ from Kaibito, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Kaibito, AZ is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and Kaibito.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and Kaibito.
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Start on West Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Washington Street
853 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Adams Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Adams Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 17 North, US 60 West: Flagstaff
809 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
39.4 mi · 43 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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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page
1412 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Turn right onto Navajo Trail
30.7 mi · 35 min · Navajo Trail
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 6262
2.1 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 6262
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 21
19.1 mi · 46 min · Navajo Route 21
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Continue on Navajo Route 6331
1.2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 6331
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 6331
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix and Kaibito.
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 Phoenix and Sunny near Kaibito.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to Kaibito?
The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Mountainaire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.8 miles from Phoenix and 131.5 miles from Kaibito.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.99 one way or $91.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Phoenix and Kaibito, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Sunny near Kaibito.
Stop Ideas Near Mountainaire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountainaire.
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Kaibito. Straight-line distance: 224.79 mi (361.77 km).
#1 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kaibito
Census designated place
| Population | 1,522 |
| Coordinates | 36.5972200, -111.0743100 |
| Altitude | 1771 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kaibito (-111.07431, 36.59722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $45.99 | $91.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $51.71 | $103.42 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $59.14 | $118.28 |
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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