How far is Safford, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Safford, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Small town in Navajo County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Safford and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Safford and Flagstaff.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
77 m · 8 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2563 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue
133 m · 17 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Thatcher Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Take the exit right
73 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.4 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
3 mi · 7 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Turn left onto North Penrod Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
900 ft · 12 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1036 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard
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Turn left 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 Safford 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
86.1 mi · 01h 27m
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 Safford and Mostly Clear near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Safford to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Pinetop-Lakeside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Safford and 102 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 7:22 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.96 one way or $87.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Safford and Mostly Clear near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Pinetop-Lakeside
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 Pinetop-Lakeside.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Safford and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 197.66 mi (318.1 km).
#1 Safford
City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,951 |
| Coordinates | 32.8339500, -109.7075800 |
| Altitude | 889 |
| 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: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $43.96 | $87.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.40 | $94.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.43 | $98.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.53 | $113.06 |
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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