Trip from Camp Verde, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

57.3 mi

92 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 59m ★

6 AM

1h 4m

8 AM

1h 14m

10 AM

1h 7m

12 PM

1h 6m

3 PM

1h 8m

5 PM

1h 13m

8 PM

1h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Camp Verde, AZ

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city in and county seat of Coconino County, Arizona, United States

Flagstaff, AZ

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Trip Overview

This 57.3-mile drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate Arizona Veterans Highway, Finnie Flat Road, and South Milton Road, with no highway driving, suggesting a more local feel. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical choice for a quick journey. Both your starting and ending points are within the Desert Southwest region, so expect consistent arid landscapes. This route offers a straightforward connection between two Arizona destinations, perfect for a direct transfer or a short excursion.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway	52 mi	52m
Finnie Flat Road	2.2 mi	4m
South Milton Road	1.8 mi	4m
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway	0.6 mi	<1m
South Main Street	0.2 mi	<1m
West Historic Route 66	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 52 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ.

Start on South Main Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · South Main Street

Continue on Finnie Flat Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Finnie Flat Road

Continue on AZ 260

0.7 mi · 1 min · Finnie Flat Road

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto AZ 260

108 ft · 1 sec · Finnie Flat Road

Continue on AZ 260

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Finnie Flat Road

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 17

52 mi · 51 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway

Continue on AZ 89A

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

449 ft · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66

Arrive at destination

US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Munds Park, AZ

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Big Park, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Munds Park, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 2.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | AZ 260 / Finnie Flat Road

Continue onto AZ 260 / Finnie Flat Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | AZ 260 / Finnie Flat Road

Enter roundabout onto AZ 260 / Finnie Flat Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge onto I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.41 one way

$22.83 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$12.08	$24.16
premium	$5.59	$12.61	$25.23
diesel	$5.61	$12.65	$25.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.2	$6.02	$2.75
Efficient EV	14.3	$5.01	$2.29
EV Truck/SUV	22.9	$8.02	$3.67

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Camp Verde, AZ

Late night in Camp Verde on Tuesday

Local time

5:43 AM

MST

Current temp

75°F

Sunny

NW 5 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 4:56AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 4:56AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Flagstaff, AZ

Late night in Flagstaff on Tuesday

Local time

5:43 AM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

NE 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 4:56AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 4:56AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

17 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. The majority of your travel, a 52-mile stretch, will be on Arizona Veterans Highway. This means you’ll likely experience varied road conditions and speeds typical of local and rural roads rather than a high-speed interstate. The absence of long highway segments suggests a more engaged driving experience, potentially with more frequent turns and adjustments as you transition between the listed main roads.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 52 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near AZ 260 / Finnie Flat Road.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (AZ 260 / Finnie Flat Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (AZ 260 / Finnie Flat Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Flagstaff, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1876

Flagstaff is a city of over 75,000 people (2019) near the San Francisco Peaks mountain range of northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon. At an altitude of 6,990 ft (2,130 m), Flagstaff and much of the surrounding region are substantially cooler than the low desert that dominates the southern part of the state. Though still dry by east coast standards, enough rain and snow falls in the area to allow a forest of ponderosa pine trees to cover the landscape. Winters tend to be cold, and heavy snowfall is expected on an annual basis.

Top landmarks

• Lowell Observatory — astronomical observatory
• Weatherford Hotel — United States historic place in Flagstaff, Arizona
• First Baptist Church — historic church in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes — Montezuma Castle National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flagstaff, AZ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Camp Verde, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Camp Verde, AZ

Flagstaff, AZ

Same local time

17 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 3m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Flagstaff, AZ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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