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Fall Road Trips in Arizona

Routes

30

Avg Distance

376 mi

Avg Drive

7h 19m

Destinations

14

Fall is arguably the best driving season in Arizona. Cooler air, changing foliage, and fewer crowds along 30 routes averaging 376 miles.

Planning Tips

Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
Arizona routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Arizona that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 376 miles).

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Tucson, AZ → Beaver Dam, AZ

495.1 mi 9h 36m Score: 8/10

Cottonwood, AZ → Yuma, AZ

483.5 mi 9h 31m Score: 8/10

Douglas, AZ → Lake Havasu City, AZ

437.4 mi 8h 11m Score: 8/10

Pinon, AZ → Tucson, AZ

416.6 mi 7h 53m Score: 9/10

Kayenta, AZ → Tucson, AZ

408.8 mi 7h 34m Score: 8/10

Gilbert, AZ → Beaver Dam, AZ

401.2 mi 7h 59m Score: 9/10

Mesa, AZ → Beaver Dam, AZ

395.7 mi 7h 52m Score: 9/10

Douglas, AZ → Flagstaff, AZ

380.9 mi 7h 2m Score: 9/10

Colorado City, AZ → Tempe, AZ

380.2 mi 7h 32m Score: 8/10

Phoenix, AZ → Los Angeles, CA

372.6 mi 6h 42m Score: 9/10

Phoenix, AZ → Beaver Dam, AZ

372.6 mi 7h 31m Score: 9/10

Lake Havasu City, AZ → Cottonwood, AZ

372.4 mi 7h 21m Score: 8/10

Cottonwood, AZ → Lake Havasu City, AZ

372.2 mi 7h 21m Score: 8/10

Holbrook, AZ → Yuma, AZ

369.5 mi 7h 16m Score: 9/10

Colorado City, AZ → Phoenix, AZ

369.2 mi 7h 19m Score: 8/10

Colorado City, AZ → Glendale, AZ

365.2 mi 7h 17m Score: 8/10

Glendale, AZ → Beaver Dam, AZ

363.3 mi 7h 14m Score: 9/10

Douglas, AZ → Yuma, AZ

362.5 mi 6h 37m Score: 8/10

Many Farms, AZ → Glendale, AZ

360.4 mi 6h 51m Score: 9/10

Peoria, AZ → Beaver Dam, AZ

359.2 mi 7h 7m Score: 9/10

Tucson, AZ → Cottonwood, AZ

356.3 mi 8h 9m Score: 7/10

Mohave Valley, AZ → Tucson, AZ

351.8 mi 6h 37m Score: 9/10

Tucson, AZ → Willow Valley, AZ

350.3 mi 6h 36m Score: 9/10

Chinle, AZ → Surprise, AZ

348.9 mi 6h 37m Score: 9/10

Fredonia, AZ → Tempe, AZ

348.5 mi 6h 53m Score: 8/10

Grand Canyon Village, AZ → Tucson, AZ

344.2 mi 6h 22m Score: 8/10

Dolan Springs, AZ → Tucson, AZ

340.8 mi 6h 41m Score: 9/10

Fredonia, AZ → Phoenix, AZ

337.5 mi 6h 41m Score: 8/10

Yuma, AZ → Bisbee, AZ

336.6 mi 6h 3m Score: 8/10

Lukachukai, AZ → Tempe Junction, AZ

336.2 mi 7h 11m Score: 9/10

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