Flagstaff to Kearney: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Flagstaff from Kearney?

The distance from Flagstaff to Kearney is 782.2 miles (1258.8 km) as the crow flies. Kearney is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 938.6 miles, taking about 18h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Kearney in Nebraska.

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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Kearney. 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.