Cincinnati to Flagstaff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1512.9 miles 2434.7 km · straight line
1815.4 miles estimated 2921.6 km · driving distance
36h 31min estimated drive time
$175 - $215 estimated fuel cost
~3h 33min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Flagstaff?

The distance from Cincinnati to Flagstaff is 1512.9 miles (2434.7 km) as the crow flies. Flagstaff is located W of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1815.4 miles, taking about 36h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 33min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Flagstaff in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Flagstaff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 36h 31min $175 - $215 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~43h 49min $145–$272* Budget
Train ~47h 28min $218–$635* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Flagstaff

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 504 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 126 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients