How far is Snowflake, AZ from Penzance, AZ?
The driving distance from Snowflake, AZ to Penzance, AZ is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Snowflake and Penzance.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Snowflake and Penzance.
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Start on East 3rd Street North
48 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto 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
3.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Hunt Road, Geronimo Road
884 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1863 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
717 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
1.1 km · 39 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Purple Heart Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Snowflake and Penzance.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Snowflake and Sunny near Penzance.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Snowflake to Penzance?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Snowflake and 17.3 miles from Penzance.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Snowflake and Sunny near Penzance.
Stop Ideas Near Holbrook
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 Holbrook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Snowflake and Penzance. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.47 km).
#1 Snowflake
Town in Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 6,114 |
| Coordinates | 34.5133700, -110.0784500 |
| Altitude | 1702 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Penzance
Penzance is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9053000, -110.2548500 |
| Altitude | 1543 |
| Country | United States |
End: Penzance (-110.25485, 34.9053)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.77 | $15.53 |
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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