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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.65 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.88 mi
46.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.47 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.65 mi
Kilometers
55.76 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Penzance
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM MST
Return by in Snowflake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snowflake
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Penzance
Wed, Apr 22, 11:29 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Snowflake
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Holbrook
AZ

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

From Snowflake
17.3 mi
00h 21m
To Penzance
17.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
13 to 26 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street North

    48 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    900 ft · 12 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 77

    2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77

  4. 4

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Navajo Boulevard

    1036 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Hopi Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hopi Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2655 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    3.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Trail

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hunt Road, Geronimo Road

    884 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    717 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    1.1 km · 39 sec · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.7 mi · 71%
Purple Heart Trail
4.12 mi · 12%
Arizona State Highway 77
2.02 mi · 6%
West Hopi Drive
1.67 mi · 5%
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
1.04 mi · 3%
Hunt Road
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
00h 21m from Snowflake
Leave By
7:04 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Holbrook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holbrook.

RAIL

Winslow

50 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snowflake and Penzance. Straight-line distance: 28.88 mi (46.47 km).

Snowflake

#1 Snowflake

Town in Arizona, United States of America

Population6,114
Coordinates34.5133700, -110.0784500
Altitude1702
CountryUnited States
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#2 Penzance

Penzance is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.9053000, -110.2548500
Altitude1543
CountryUnited States
Start: Snowflake (-110.07845, 34.51337)
End: Penzance (-110.25485, 34.9053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.63 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.08
2.44 gal · 9.26 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Snowflake and Penzance. The current time is 22:46:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.