Flagstaff to Paradise: Road Trip Guide & Distance

630.4 miles 1014.6 km · straight line
756.5 miles estimated 1217.5 km · driving distance
15h 13min estimated drive time
$73 - $90 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Paradise?

The distance from Flagstaff to Paradise is 630.4 miles (1014.6 km) as the crow flies. Paradise is located WNW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 756.5 miles, taking about 15h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Paradise 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 Paradise. 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 Paradise

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 13min $73 - $90 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 16min $61–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 47min $91–$265* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Paradise

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Paradise
39.76°N, 121.62°W
America/Los_Angeles
542m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients