Flagstaff to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

383 miles 616.4 km · straight line
465.3 miles actual route 748.9 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Los Angeles?

The distance from Flagstaff to Los Angeles is 383 miles (616.4 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465.3 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Los Angeles in California.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Los Angeles. 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 Flagstaff to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM