Flagstaff to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384.6 miles 618.9 km · straight line
461.5 miles estimated 742.7 km · driving distance
9h 17min estimated drive time
$44 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
358° N bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from Salt Lake City?

The distance from Flagstaff to Salt Lake City is 384.6 miles (618.9 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located N of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 461.5 miles, taking about 9h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona and Salt Lake City in Utah.

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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flagstaff and Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 17min $44 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 8min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 49min $55–$162* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & Salt Lake City

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m elevation
Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients