Flagstaff to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Flagstaff from Reno?

The distance from Flagstaff to Reno is 538.6 miles (866.8 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located NW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 646.4 miles, taking about 13h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Reno in Nevada.

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 Reno. 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.