Flagstaff to Great Sand Dunes: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Flagstaff from Great Sand Dunes?
The distance from Flagstaff to Great Sand Dunes is 381.1 miles (613.3 km) as the crow flies. Great Sand Dunes is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.3 miles, taking about 9h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Great Sand Dunes in Colorado.
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 Flagstaff and Great Sand Dunes. 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 Great Sand Dunes
Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Great Sand Dunes
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 127 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
- You could travel this distance about 65.3 times to circle the Earth's equator