Barstow to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

304.5 miles 490.1 km · straight line
380.7 miles estimated 612.6 km · driving distance
7h 39min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Flagstaff?

The distance from Barstow to Flagstaff is 304.5 miles (490.1 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located E of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380.7 miles, taking about 7h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Flagstaff in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow and Flagstaff. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barstow to Flagstaff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 39min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 11min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 16min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients