Holbrook, AZ Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Holbrook, AZ works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 173-mile quick runs to 370-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Holbrook, AZ head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
369.5 mi
Yuma, AZ
Quickest Drive
1h 34m
Flagstaff, AZ
Plan Around Holbrook, AZ
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Continue From Holbrook, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Holbrook, AZ
Holbrook, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Holbrook, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
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Holbrook, AZ to Casa Grande, AZ
Holbrook, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Holbrook, AZ to Gilbert, AZ
Holbrook, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Holbrook, AZ to Mesa, AZ
Driving from Holbrook, AZ
Expect an average of 219 miles and about 4h 22m behind the wheel when leaving Holbrook, 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 370 miles (7h 16m), while the shortest is just 173 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Holbrook, AZ are Yuma, AZ (369.5 mi, 7h 16m), Maryvale, AZ (230.7 mi, 4h 3m), Surprise, AZ (229.4 mi, 4h 4m), Casa Grande, AZ (220.5 mi, 4h 34m), and Chandler, AZ (179.9 mi, 3h 51m). 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 219-mile trip from Holbrook, AZ, budget about $43 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 8 mapped routes leaving Holbrook, AZ and 4 routes heading into Holbrook, AZ, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 173 to 370 miles.
The longest mapped route from Holbrook, AZ covers 370 miles and takes approximately 7h 16m. Shorter options start at just 173 miles.
The average route from Holbrook, AZ runs about 219 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 219-mile trip from Holbrook, AZ costs roughly $43 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Holbrook, AZ include Yuma, AZ, Maryvale, AZ, Surprise, AZ and Casa Grande, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Holbrook, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,834
Median Income
$61,979
Median Home Value
$138,600
Median Age
36.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Holbrook, AZ
Holbrook is a town on Route 66 in the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona, once known as the "town too rough for women and churches." The town makes a convenient base for visiting Petrified Forest National Park.
As the nearest town to Petrified Forest National Park, and often gateway to Meteor Crater, Holbrook is a small city focused on travelers - there are at least 10-20 hotels/restaurants/gas stations to choose among respectively. Excellent for travelers, but mostly for services and proximity to attractions, rather than as an attraction itself, though visitors following Route 66 will find it interesting. 1 Holbrook Visitor's Center, 100 E Arizona St, ☏ +1 928-524-6558, toll-free: +1 800-524-2459, [email protected]. Housed within the Navajo County Courthouse and Museum (see listing below); offers a free self-guided walking tour map.
1 Navajo County Historical Society, 100 E Arizona St (Navajo County Courthouse), ☏ +1 968-524-6558, [email protected]. Daily 8AM-5PM. Self-guided tours. Contact the Holbrook Visitor's Center (nextdoor) for a brochure. (updated May 2016)
1 Navajo County Fair, 404 E Hopi Dr, ☏ +1 928-524-4757, fax: +1 928-524-4756, [email protected]. A 3-day event held annually in mid-September, includes exhibits and a rodeo. Wild West Days, ☏ +1 928-524-6558. An annual event held in July, features reenactments, Native American dancers and Mexican dancers, as well as food and a parade. Hashknife Pony Express. Held annually in mid-February, the highlight is a reenactment ride from Holbrook through Payson and on to Scottsdale, delivering specially-stamped mail.
Numerous restaurants, though mostly within the categories of fast food, Mexican, or Steak/American. 1 Butterfield Stage Co. Steak House, 609 W Hopi Dr, ☏ +1 928-524-3447. Daily 4PM-10PM. $10-30. 2 Safeway, 702 W Hopi Dr (next to Wigwam Motel), ☏ +1 928-524-3313. Daily 6AM-10PM. Hot and cold deli, pharmacy onsite.
1 Empty Pockets Saloon, 2210 Navajo Blvd, ☏ +1 928-524-6059, [email protected].
1 Heward House, 108 Crestview Dr, ☏ +1 928-524-3411, [email protected]. Check-in: 1PM-6PM, check-out: 11AM. $75/night. 2 Baymont by Wyndham Holbrook, 1308 Navajo Blvd, ☏ +1 928-524-1466. Breakfast, indoor pool. $62 (Mar 2022). 3 Wigwam Motel, 811 W Hopi Dr, ☏ +1 928-524-3048, fax: +1 928-524-3668, [email protected]. Sleep in a giant tepee (as the natives did, although they did it without air conditioning or cable TV). Various historic vehicles on-site. This motel's novelty architecture is the basis for the Route 66 'Cosy Cone Motel' in Pixar's 'Cars'. 15 units, non-smoking, listed US National Register of Historic Places. $56-62. 4 Holbrook / Petrified Forest KOA, 102 Hermosa Dr, ☏ +1 928-524-6689, toll-free: +1 800-562-3389, [email protected]. Spots for tents and RVs, cabins available. Hookups and water at each site, showers and pool on the grounds. Wi-fi extra, pets accepted.
Holbrook can be accessed via Route 66, or Interstate 40. Most traffic in and out of Holbrook is via I-40. 1 Greyhound Bus Lines, 101 Mission Ln (by the Circle K), ☏ +1 928-524-3832, toll-free: +1 800-231-2222.
Travel tips adapted from Holbrook (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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