Grand Island to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Grand Island from Phoenix?
The distance from Grand Island to Phoenix is 913.8 miles (1470.6 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.1 miles, taking about 22h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska and Phoenix in Arizona.
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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Island and Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Grand Island to Phoenix
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 305 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
- You could travel this distance about 27.3 times to circle the Earth's equator