Flagstaff to Glacier: Road Trip Guide & Distance

943.3 miles 1518.1 km · straight line
1132 miles estimated 1821.7 km · driving distance
22h 46min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Glacier?

The distance from Flagstaff to Glacier is 943.3 miles (1518.1 km) as the crow flies. Glacier is located N of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1132 miles, taking about 22h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Glacier in Montana.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Flagstaff and Glacier. 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 Flagstaff to Glacier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 46min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 19min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~29h 36min $136–$396* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Glacier

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 314 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients