How far is Sierra Vista, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Sierra Vista, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 330.4 miles (531.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 263.5 miles (424 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sierra Vista and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sierra Vista and Flagstaff.
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Start on the route
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Fry Boulevard
898 ft · 25 sec · West Fry Boulevard
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Turn right onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
1.5 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 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 Sierra Vista 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.
Sunny leaving Sierra Vista and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sierra Vista to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 330.4 miles (531.7 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165 miles from Sierra Vista and 165.3 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 263.5 miles (424 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 7:12 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.73 one way or $115.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sierra Vista and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sierra Vista and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 263.47 mi (424.01 km).
#1 Sierra Vista
A city in Cochise County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,948 |
| Coordinates | 31.5545400, -110.3036900 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| 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: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $57.73 | $115.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $62.24 | $124.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $64.90 | $129.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $74.23 | $148.46 |
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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