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Cities Near Flagstaff

Cities near Flagstaff, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Deer Valley, Surprise, Scottsdale. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Flagstaff, Arizona is Deer Valley, about 108 mi (174 km) away — roughly 2 hr 31 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Deer Valley108 mi / 174 km2 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Surprise115 mi / 185 km2 hr 40 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Scottsdale118 mi / 189 km2 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Glendale119 mi / 191 km2 hr 45 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Phoenix123 mi / 198 km2 hr 52 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Gilbert128 mi / 206 km2 hr 58 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Avondale128 mi / 206 km2 hr 59 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Ahwatukee Foothills130 mi / 209 km3 hr 1 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Buckeye137 mi / 221 km3 hr 11 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
San Tan Valley139 mi / 223 km3 hr 14 minDrive/railWeekend getaway

Weekend getaways from Flagstaff

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Deer Valley, Surprise, Scottsdale, Glendale, Phoenix. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Flagstaff include Deer Valley, Surprise, Scottsdale, Glendale, Phoenix. The closest is Deer Valley, about 108 miles (174 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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