Cottonwood, AZ Road Trips
Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Cottonwood, AZ is a local road trip base with 9 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 270 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Cottonwood, AZ spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
483.5 mi
Yuma, AZ
Quickest Drive
1h 18m
Flagstaff, AZ
Plan Around Cottonwood, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Cottonwood, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Cottonwood, AZ
Driving from Cottonwood, AZ
On average, trips departing from Cottonwood, AZ run 270 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 23m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 484 miles (9h 31m), while the shortest is just 64 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Cottonwood, AZ include Yuma, AZ (483.5 mi, 9h 31m), Lake Havasu City, AZ (372.2 mi, 7h 21m), Surprise, AZ (305.1 mi, 6h 18m), Gilbert, AZ (124.7 mi, 2h 25m), and Flagstaff, AZ (63.5 mi, 1h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 270-mile trip from Cottonwood, AZ, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Cottonwood, AZ and 4 routes heading into Cottonwood, AZ, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 64 to 484 miles.
The longest mapped route from Cottonwood, AZ covers 484 miles and takes approximately 9h 31m. Shorter options start at just 64 miles.
The average route from Cottonwood, AZ runs about 270 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 270-mile trip from Cottonwood, AZ costs roughly $52 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Cottonwood, AZ include Yuma, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ, Surprise, AZ and Gilbert, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Cottonwood, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
122
Median Home Value
$57,000
Median Age
63.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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