How far is Williams, CA from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Williams, CA to Flagstaff, AZ is about 823 miles (1324.5 km), with a travel time of about 14h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 638.8 miles (1028 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 29h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 14h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Kern County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williams and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williams and Flagstaff.
-
1
Start on E Street
1128 ft · 44 sec · E Street
-
2
Take the ramp right
1448 ft · 35 sec
-
3
Merge slight left onto Westside Freeway
23.6 mi · 25 min · Westside Freeway
-
4
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
15.7 mi · 17 min · Westside Freeway
-
5
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
78.8 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Westside Freeway
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Westside Freeway
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
204.7 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Westside Freeway
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward Stockdale Highway
1185 ft · 36 sec
-
9
Turn left onto Stockdale Highway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Stockdale Highway
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stockdale Highway
39 m · 2 sec · Stockdale Highway
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto Stockdale Highway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Stockdale Highway
-
12
Continue on Westside Parkway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Westside Parkway
-
13
Continue on Centennial Corridor
2.8 mi · 3 min · Centennial Corridor
-
14
Continue on Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Bakersfield Tehachapi Highway
-
15
Continue on Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · Barstow–Bakersfield Highway
-
16
Continue on Mojave-Barstow Highway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Mojave-Barstow Highway
-
17
Continue on Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
34.8 mi · 40 min · Barstow-Bakersfield Highway
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 15 North: Las Vegas
1.2 mi · 1 min
-
19
Merge slight left onto Barstow and Mojave Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Barstow and Mojave Freeway
-
20
Keep slight right to continue on Needles Freeway
143.8 mi · 2 hr 34 min · Needles Freeway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
1786 ft · 22 sec
-
22
Continue straight
1420 ft · 17 sec
-
23
Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
10.6 mi · 11 min · Needles Freeway
-
24
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
1619 ft · 18 sec · Purple Heart Trail
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward Bullhead City, Laughlin, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
2733 ft · 31 sec
-
26
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
190 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Flagstaff
1 km · 1 min
-
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Historic Route 66
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Historic Route 66
-
29
Continue on West Historic Route 66
718 ft · 26 sec · West Historic Route 66
-
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Milton Road
2905 ft · 1 min · South Milton Road
-
31
Continue on West Historic Route 66
137 m · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Historic Route 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams and Flagstaff.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Westside Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Westside Freeway
205 mi · 03h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Williams and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williams to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 823 miles (1324.5 km) and usually takes 14h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
California City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 411.2 miles from Williams and 411.7 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 638.8 miles (1028 km), while the road route adds roughly 184.2 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $167.53 one way or $335.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 258.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Williams and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near California City
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 California City.
Mojave, California
Tehachapi, California
Lancaster, California
Palmdale (Amtrak Thruway), California
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 638.79 mi (1028.03 km).
#1 Williams
City in Colusa County, California, United States
| Population | 5,400 |
| Coordinates | 39.1546100, -122.1494200 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: Flagstaff (-111.65127, 35.19807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 27h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 20h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 16h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 10h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $5.77 | $167.53 | $335.06 |
| Mid-grade | $6.07 | $176.16 | $352.31 |
| Premium | $6.24 | $181.30 | $362.59 |
| Diesel | $7.57 | $219.75 | $439.49 |
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 California · Aug 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.