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Trip from Williams, 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 Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

50.5 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

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Downtown Williams, AZ, AZ

Williams, AZ

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Downtown Munds Park, AZ, AZ

Munds Park, AZ

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Trip Overview

Williams, AZ to Munds Park, AZ is 50.5 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, and East Route 66, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, traversing Arizona for its entirety. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a straightforward interstate journey. It's a short enough trip to easily fit into a day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick drive between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Purple Heart Trail 28.6 mi 28m
Arizona Veterans Highway 16.4 mi 16m
East Route 66 1.2 mi 1m
West Bill Williams Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Hillside Drive 0.6 mi 2m
I 40 Bus 0.5 mi 1m
West Oak Drive 0.3 mi 1m
Pinewood Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Purple Heart Trail — 28.6 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Bill Williams Avenue
2

Continue on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Route 66
3

Take the ramp onto I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
4

Merge onto I 40

29 mi · 28 min · Purple Heart Trail
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
7

Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A

16 mi · 16 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward Munds Park
9

Turn left onto Pinewood Boulevard

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Pinewood Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Fairway Drive

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Fairway Drive
11

Turn right onto Oak Drive

448 ft · 20 sec · Oak Drive
12

Continue on West Oak Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Oak Drive
13

Turn right onto Hillside Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Hillside Drive
14

Turn left onto Pine Trail Drive

7 ft · 0 sec · Pine Trail Drive
15

Arrive at destination

Pine Trail Drive

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagstaff, AZ

25 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.

Popular next leg

Flagstaff, AZ to Munds Park, AZ

20.9 mi · 28m

Pacing Suggestions

Kachina Village, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flagstaff, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Williams, 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

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

Take the ramp onto I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist

Navigation decision point

5
31.5 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
6
31.9 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
4
48.8 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward Munds Park

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Munds Park
5
49.5 mi into trip | ~54m in | Oak Drive

Turn right onto Oak Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.17 one way

$20.34 round trip

$5.12/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.43 $10.79 $21.58
premium $5.67 $11.28 $22.56
diesel $6.28 $12.48 $24.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.2 0 $5.30 $2.42
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.42 $2.02
EV Truck/SUV 20.2 0 $7.07 $3.23

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% 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 Oct 21, 2026

Origin

Williams, AZ

Morning in Williams on Friday

Local time

6:28 AM

MST

Current temp

62°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 4:23PM MST until October 21 at 4:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 4:22PM MST until October 21 at 4:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Destination

Munds Park, AZ

Morning in Munds Park on Friday

Local time

6:28 AM

MST

Current temp

62°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

S 8 mph 93% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued October 21 at 4:23PM MST until October 21 at 4:45PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 21 at 4:22PM MST until October 21 at 4:45PM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

58m 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, with only a 4% share on highways. You'll primarily navigate through Purple Heart Trail, Arizona Veterans Highway, and East Route 66. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments to your steering. The road's personality is less about high-speed travel and more about engaging with local roadways.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.6 mi on Purple Heart Trail.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

7,251 ft 6,596 ft

Total Climb

585 ft

Total Descent

752 ft

Highest Point

7,251 ft

~25.2 mi in

Elevation Range

655 ft

Notable High Points

7,208 ft at ~18 miles +76 ft prominence
7,251 ft at ~25.2 miles +112 ft prominence
6,746 ft at ~43.3 miles +21 ft prominence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Williams, AZ and Munds Park, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.

Flagstaff

31.5 mi in | ~33m

Phoenix

31.9 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Starting in Williams, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1881

Williams is a town in Northern Arizona, 35 miles west of Flagstaff. In 1984, it was the last Route 66 town to be bypassed by freeway.

Top landmarks

  • • First Methodist Episcopal Church and Parsonage — church building in Williams, Arizona, United States
  • • Williams Historic Business District — historic district in Williams, Arizona, United States
  • • Williams Residential Historic District — historic district in Williams, Arizona

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 58m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.6 miles on Purple Heart Trail. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas 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 2.4 miles (I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Montezuma Castle National Monument (4 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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