Flagstaff to Riverside: Road Trip Guide & Distance

337.9 miles 543.8 km · straight line
405.5 miles estimated 652.6 km · driving distance
8h 9min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
257° WSW bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Riverside?

The distance from Flagstaff to Riverside is 337.9 miles (543.8 km) as the crow flies. Riverside is located WSW of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 405.5 miles, taking about 8h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Riverside 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 Riverside. 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 Riverside

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 9min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 47min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 45min $49–$142* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Riverside

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Riverside
33.95°N, 117.40°W
America/Los_Angeles
256m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients