Flagstaff to Porterville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

417.8 miles 672.4 km · straight line
501.4 miles estimated 806.9 km · driving distance
10h 5min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
280° W bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Porterville?

The distance from Flagstaff to Porterville is 417.8 miles (672.4 km) as the crow flies. Porterville is located W of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 501.4 miles, taking about 10h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Porterville 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 Porterville. 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 Porterville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 5min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 6min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 35min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Porterville

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Porterville
36.07°N, 119.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
140m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients