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Trip from Flagstaff, AZ to Munds Park, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

28m

Distance

20.9 mi

34 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 26m ★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m

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

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

Flagstaff, AZ

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Downtown Munds Park, AZ, AZ

Munds Park, AZ

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Trip Overview

Flagstaff, AZ to Munds Park, AZ is 20.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Arizona Veterans Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, connecting two points that offer a similar natural environment. Expect a local driving experience with several turns, making it a straightforward journey for those looking for a quick connection between these two areas. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a simple hop rather than an extended adventure, fitting easily into any travel plan.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway 17.3 mi 17m
South Milton Road 1.8 mi 4m
Hillside Drive 0.6 mi 2m
West Oak Drive 0.3 mi 1m
Pinewood Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Fairway Drive 0.2 mi <1m
West Historic Route 66 <0.1 mi <1m
Oak Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 17.3 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff, AZ and Munds Park, AZ.

1

Start on US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

500 ft · 15 sec · West Historic Route 66
2

Turn slight left onto South Milton Road

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Milton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on I 17; AZ 79

17 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward Munds Park
5

Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Pinewood Boulevard
6

Turn left onto Fairway Drive

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Fairway Drive
7

Turn right onto Oak Drive

448 ft · 20 sec · Oak Drive
8

Continue on West Oak Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Oak Drive
9

Turn right onto Hillside Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Hillside Drive
10

Turn left onto Pine Trail Drive

7 ft · 0 sec · Pine Trail Drive
11

Arrive at destination

Pine Trail Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.2 and 20.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
19.2 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward Munds Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Munds Park
4
19.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | Pinewood Boulevard

Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
19.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | Fairway Drive

Turn left onto Fairway Drive

Navigation decision point

5
19.9 mi into trip | ~24m in | Oak Drive

Turn right onto Oak Drive

Navigation decision point

4
20.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | Hillside Drive

Turn right onto Hillside Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.05 one way

$8.10 round trip

$4.92/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.20 $4.28 $8.56
premium $5.44 $4.47 $8.95
diesel $5.60 $4.61 $9.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.19 $1.00
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Aug 8, 2026

Origin

Flagstaff, AZ

Evening in Flagstaff on Friday

Local time

5:12 PM

MST

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

W 3 to 7 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 7:10PM MST until August 7 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 6:01PM MST until August 7 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Destination

Munds Park, AZ

Evening in Munds Park on Friday

Local time

5:12 PM

MST

Current temp

61°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Clear

SW 2 to 7 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 7:10PM MST until August 7 at 7:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 6:01PM MST until August 7 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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

1 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

28m 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?

This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through neighborhood streets and local roads for much of the journey. With 0% highway share, you won't encounter high-speed interstate travel at all. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 17.3 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent driving before further turns. This profile suggests a drive where you'll need to pay attention to navigation and speed changes as you transition between different local road segments.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 19.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (Pinewood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (Fairway Drive): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

6,991 ft 6,466 ft

Total Climb

419 ft

Total Descent

714 ft

Highest Point

6,991 ft

~4.5 mi in

Elevation Range

524 ft

Notable High Points

6,991 ft at ~4.5 miles +55 ft prominence
6,825 ft at ~9 miles +61 ft prominence
6,758 ft at ~14.9 miles +16 ft prominence

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Single Speed Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 06:30-16:00

Visit website

Macy's European Coffeehouse and Bakery

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00

Visit website

Steep Leaf Lounge

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

AZ

Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Su 08:00-23:00

Visit website

Firecreek Coffee

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-20:00

Visit website

Late for the Train

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Hours: Su-Th 07:00-18:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00

Visit website

Tourist Home Cafe

Cafe

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour
Visit website

Fratelli’s Pizza Downtown

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Cuisine: pizza

Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00

Visit website

Altitudes Bar and Grill

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Cuisine: american

Visit website

Biff's Bagels

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Cuisine: bagel

Hours: Mo-Sa 7:00-15:00;Su 8:00-14:00

Visit website

Alpine Pizza

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Cuisine: pizza

Visit website

Beaver Street Brewery

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Cuisine: international

Hours: Su-We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa...

Visit website

Collins Irish Pub And Grill

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-02:00

Visit website

City Overlook

Viewpoint

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

North Pole Experience

Attraction

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour
Visit website

Mount Elden Little League Field

Park

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Ponderosa Recreation Center

Park

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Pumphouse Wash (FR 237) Dispersed Camping Area

Camp_site

Around the midpoint, short detour

16min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Paradise Hills Park

Park

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Historic Route 66 Logo

Monument

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Asset #7

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Frontier Adventure

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

"Rainbow Flow"

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

"Arizona Landmarks Pole"

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

"Explore Flagstaff"

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Motel DuBeau

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Flagstaff, AZ

Visit website

Hotel Monte Vista

Hotel

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Flagstaff, AZ

Visit website

SpringHill Suites

Hotel

Near the start, right off the route

3min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Flagstaff, AZ

Hours: 24/7

Visit website

Hotel Aspen Inn Suites

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Flagstaff, AZ

Visit website

Whispering Winds

Motel

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Flagstaff, AZ

Hotel Elev8 Flagstaff

Motel

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Flagstaff, AZ

Visit website

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting 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 28m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

28m 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 17.3 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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

The main spots that need attention: at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19.5 miles (Pinewood Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (Fairway Drive): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Montezuma Castle 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 Munds Park, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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