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Fredonia, AZ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Fredonia, AZ have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 300 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Fredonia, AZ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

360.4 mi

Chandler, AZ

Quickest Drive

4h 35m

Munds Park, AZ

Plan Around Fredonia, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

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Trips from Fredonia, AZ

Driving from Fredonia, AZ

Expect an average of 300 miles and about 6h 3m behind the wheel when leaving Fredonia, AZ. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 349 miles (6h 53m), while the shortest is just 215 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Fredonia, AZ most often head toward Tempe, AZ (348.5 mi, 6h 53m), Phoenix, AZ (337.5 mi, 6h 41m), and Munds Park, AZ (214.8 mi, 4h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.64 per gallon. For the typical 300-mile trip from Fredonia, AZ, budget about $55 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Fredonia, AZ and 2 routes heading into Fredonia, AZ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 215 to 349 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fredonia, AZ covers 349 miles and takes approximately 6h 53m. Shorter options start at just 215 miles.

The average route from Fredonia, AZ runs about 300 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.64/gallon for regular), the average 300-mile trip from Fredonia, AZ costs roughly $55 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fredonia, AZ include Tempe, AZ, Phoenix, AZ and Munds Park, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Fredonia, AZ by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

1,084

Median Income

$60,476

Median Home Value

$263,400

Median Age

43.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Fredonia, AZ at a Glance

Founded

1885

Elevation

4,672 ft

Area

7 mi²

City data from Wikidata (Q1013165), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Fredonia, AZ

Fredonia is a small town in Northern Arizona.

Although it is debatable where the center of the town is, many locals say it is at Judd Auto. Others claim it is where highways 89A and 389 come together. Fredonia is a small town in a beautiful location. It is about 1.5 miles long from one end to the other. South of it is the Kaibab Plateau and the Grand Canyon. North of it is Zion and Bryce National Parks.

The stars in this part of the world are incredible. There is very little light pollution.

Sage House Grill & Restaurant, 465 S Main St, ☏ +1 928 643-7288. A nice local feel and a good value.

Buckskin Tavern. The longest bar in Arizona.

Country Rose RV Park, 401 S Main Hwy 89A, ☏ +1 928 232-0310. Check-out: noon. Park has showers, laundry, and WiFi. RV sites has hook-ups. Tent sites have water, charcoal grills, and 110v power plug. 50 Amp sites $35, 30 Amp sites $30, tent sites (2 adults max) $25. (updated Dec 2021)

Fredonia is on US highway 89A and is a gateway city to the Grand Canyon. Most people who come to Fredonia are driving to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon or are Grand Canyon river rats (rafting tours of the Grand Canyon) on their way to Lees Ferry. The closest large city to Fredonia is Las Vegas, Nevada, about 200 mi (320 km), about a 3 hour drive to the west.

Don't speed. Fredonia is one of only a handful of towns on the Arizona Strip and there are more law enforcement than in cities many times larger. There are speed traps on both the north and south limits of town.

Travel tips adapted from Fredonia (Arizona) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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