Barstow to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

300.1 miles 482.9 km · straight line
373.1 miles actual route 600.5 km · driving distance
6h 57min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
108° ESE bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Phoenix?

The distance from Barstow to Phoenix is 300.1 miles (482.9 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located ESE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.1 miles, taking about 6h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Phoenix 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 Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 57min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 20min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~6h 36min $45–$131* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM