Flagstaff to Merced: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Flagstaff from Merced?

The distance from Flagstaff to Merced is 512.9 miles (825.4 km) as the crow flies. Merced is located WNW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 615.5 miles, taking about 12h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Merced in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Merced. 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.