Fall Road Trips in Arizona

Routes

Avg Distance

347 mi

Avg Drive

6h 40m

Destinations

Methodology

Routes filtered by drive score and typical seasonal conditions. Historical hazard counts pulled from FEMA disaster declarations and USGS seismic feeds; monthly weather context from NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Data sources: OSRM • NOAA NCEI climate normals • FEMA OpenFEMA • USGS Earthquake Hazards • EIA weekly fuel survey

Last reviewed

Jun 3, 2026

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Fall in Arizona means cooler temps and access to diverse landscapes. This state offers 30 routes averaging 347 miles and around 6.5 hours of driving time. Many routes climb to over 5,000 feet, with some reaching as high as 6,729 feet, providing a welcome break from summer heat. You'll find good EV charging coverage on many of these drives, with some routes featuring up to 14 DC fast chargers.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$5.19/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$56–$103

One-way, ~347 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~121 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

Climate through the year: Arizona

Arizona peaks at around 107°F in Jul and cools to 66°F / 45°F in Dec. Wettest month is Aug at ~0.9 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.

Month	High °F	Low °F	Rain in
Jan	68	46	0.9
Feb	71	49	0.9
Mar	78	55	0.8
Apr	86	61	0.2
May	95	70	0.1
Jun	104	79	0
Jul	107	85	0.9
Aug	105	84	0.9
Sep peak	100	78	0.6
Oct peak	89	66	0.6
Nov peak	77	54	0.6
Dec	66	45	0.7

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for AZ — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

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 347 miles).

Current regular gas averages $5.19/gallon in Arizona (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $56 and $103. Source: US Energy Information Administration.

Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Arizona typically sees daytime highs in the 77–100°F range with about 0.6 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.

Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.

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.

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