Phoenix to Flagstaff drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff. If you're planning a road trip to Flagstaff, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

10:00 am  start in Phoenix
drive for about 41 minutes

10:41 am  Cave Creek
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:41 am
drive for about 58 minutes

12:39 pm  Mayer (Arizona)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:39 pm
drive for about 42 minutes

2:21 pm  Montezuma Castle National Monument
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:21 pm
drive for about 59 minutes

4:20 pm  arrive in Flagstaff
stay at Aspen Inn Bed & Breakfast

driving ≈ 3.5 hours

Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Flagstaff.

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Aspen Inn Bed & Breakfast, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.

Here are some more hotels people talk about:

Want to research more popular hotels in Flagstaff? Click the blue button below.

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest Macy's Fresh Roasted Coffee, which was mentioned 2 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

Want to research more popular restaurants in Flagstaff? Click the blue button below.

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Flagstaff. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

 Marisa from Coos Bay, Oregon asked:
Where to stay  (3 answers)

 Dita from Bandung asked:
Best cozy hotel in Flagstaff nearby Monte Vista hotel  (2 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Flagstaff.

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Flagstaff to Phoenix drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Phoenix? Try searching for places within 2 hours of Phoenix.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Phoenix to Flagstaff. Or get a full Phoenix to Flagstaff flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know Phoenix well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Phoenix!