Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff is one of the great Gateways to the Grand Canyon for its close proximity, stunning alpine beauty, college-town conviviality, and Route 66 history. Located just 90 minutes from the South Rim, Flagstaff is where you want to stay overnight when visiting the Grand Canyon if you want a wide range of hotel, motel and lodging choices and something to do after the sun goes down. Unlike the quiet towns of Tusayan and Williams, Flagstaff offers dozens of familiar hotel and motel chains, restaurants, and shopping. And the city's Northern Arizona University student-friendly profile means that visitors, too, can enjoy the nightlife in a myriad of lively bars, casual breweries, moody clubs and rockin' entertainment venues.
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Radisson Woodlands Hotel Flagstaff
There is an air of distinction here: comfort and elegance unlike other Grand Canyon/Flagstaff hotels
Little America Flagstaff
One of Flagstaff's best hotels. Discover its 500-acre private forest, friendly staff, and hospitality just 90 minutes from GCNP
Fairfield Inn Flagstaff
In the cool pines of Northern Arizona, an ideal “gateway†location at I-17 and I-40
Ramada Limited West
Flagstaff hotel. Newly renovated, relaxed atmosphere. Close to shopping, dining, downtown
Grand Canyon Tours from Flagstaff More >>
Wildland Trekking Company
2 to 8-day Grand Canyon backcountry tours with 20 years experience in adventure travel
Flagstaff to Grand Canyon Directions
Most Flagstaff visitors make at least a one-day trip to the Grand Canyon. Just 90 minutes from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon's South Rim, you can easily dedicate a half or full day exploring the grandeur of the Grand Canyon from Flagstaff. Whether driving yourself or taking a guided Jeep or van tour or a guided hike, you'll probably need our handy driving directions from Flagstaff to the South, North and West Rims of the Grand Canyon.Visitor Centers & Attractions
When visiting the Grand Canyon, whether for one day or three, you must include at least one Grand Canyon National Park visitor center and ranger-led talks. At the South Rim, you have several visitor center options; the West and North rims each have just one visitor center. Also, don’t limit your visit to just in-park attractions; get out and see a museum, IMAX movie, observatory, landmark or zoo in the surrounding areas.Grand Canyon River Rafting
Grand Canyon river rafting trips are some of the most popular ways to experience this massive world wonder. One-day trips are offered near the West Rim only, while longer trips span either the Upper, Middle or Lower Canyon and take 4, 6, 8 or even 14-days. Colorado River whitewater rafting options include either oar-powered trips or motorized raft trips. Most feature side hiking, great meals and seasoned guides. A Grand Canyon rafting trip is a life-changing experience.Grand Canyon Airport Information
Wondering how to fly to the Grand Canyon on a commercial airline? Want to know which airport is closest? Did you know that Flagstaff Puliam Airport (FLG) is the closest commercial airport to the Grand Canyon? With daily flights from US Airways Express, it's easy to fly to Flagstaff through Phoenix from almost any city in the US. Or fly directly in to Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) or Las Vegas McCarran (LAS); both cities are about a 4 hour drive.Flagstaff, Arizona
Directions to Grand Canyon South Rim from Flagstaff
From downtown Flagstaff at the intersection of US-89 and US-180, head north on N Humphreys St/US-180 W (signs for US-180) - 0.6 mi
Turn left at W Columbus Ave - 295 ft
Continue onto N Fort Valley Rd/US-180 W
Continue to follow US-180 W - 49.2 mi
Turn right at AZ-64 E/US-180 W - 26.9 mi
Turn left at Center Rd - 1.5 mi
Turn left at Apache St - 358 ft
Take the 1st right - 217 ft
86.6 mi – about 1 hour 41 mins
Directions to Grand Canyon South Rim from Flagstaff
From West Flagstaff via I-40 and AZ-64 (through Williams to the South Entrance)
From the intersection of I-40 and I-17, head west on I-40 W toward Los Angeles - 29.2 mi
Take exit 165 for AZ-64/I-40 toward Williams/Grand Canyon - 0.4 mi
Turn right at AZ-64 E - 54.7 mi
Turn left at Center Rd - 1.5 mi
Turn left at Apache St - 358 ft
Take the 1st right - 217 ft
80.5 mi – about 1 hour 41 mins
Directions to Grand Canyon South Rim from Flagstaff
From East Flagstaff via US-89 (to the East Entrance known as Desert View Drive)
From the intersection of I-40 and Country Club Drive, head northeast on US-89 N toward N Cummings St - 46.7 mi
Turn left at AZ-64 W - 52.3 mi
Turn left at AZ-64 W/S Entrance Rd/US-180 E - 1.3 mi
Turn right at Center Rd - 1.5 mi
Turn left at Apache St - 358 ft
Take the 1st right - 217 ft
102 mi – about 1 hour 41 mins
Directions to Grand Canyon North Rim from Flagstaff
From the intersection of I-40 and Country Club Drive, head northeast on US-89 N toward N Cummings St - 105 mi
Turn left at US-89 Alt N - 55.2 mi
Turn left at AZ-67 S *This road may be seasonally closed* - 40.9 mi
Turn right toward Point Sublime Trail - 0.9 mi
Turn left at Point Sublime Trail - 2.5 mi
Continue onto Point Sublime - 0.8 mi
Slight left at Tiyo Point - 6.2 mi
212 mi – about 5 hours 4 mins
Directions to Grand Canyon West Rim from Flagstaff
From the intersection of I-40 and I-17, head west on I-40 W toward Los Angeles - 143 mi
Take exit 51 for Stockton Hill Rd toward Mohave Country/Flargrounds/Common Cottage - 0.4 mi
Turn right at Stockton Hill Rd - 41.5 mi
Turn right at Pierce Ferry Rd - 6.4 mi
Continue onto Diamond Bar Rd - 5.1 mi
Turn left to stay on Diamond Bar Rd- 11.3 mi
Continue straight onto Buck and Doe Rd/Co Rd. Destination will be on the right - 4.3 mi
212 mi – about 4 hours 50 mins
Directions to Sedona from Flagstaff
From the intersection of I-40 and I-17, head south on I-17 S toward Phoenix - 2.7 mi
Take exit 337 toward Arizona 89A S/Oak Creek Canyon/Sedona - 0.3 mi
Turn right toward Arizona 89A S - 121 ft
Turn left at Arizona 89A S - 24.3 mi
26.7 mi – about 40 mins
Directions to Las Vegas from Flagstaff
From the intersection of I-40 and I-17, head west on I-40 W - 145 mi
Take exit 48 for US-93 N toward AZ-68 W/Las Vegas - 0.4 mi
Turn right at W Beale St/US-93 N
Continue to follow US-93 N *Entering Nevada* - 78.5 mi
Turn right to stay on US-93 N - 6.4 mi
Continue onto I-515 N - 4.6 mi
Take exit 61 to merge onto I-215 W - 11.4 mi
Take exit 12A to merge onto I-15 N toward Las Vegas - 3.5 mi
Take exit 38 for Flamingo Rd - 0.2 mi
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Flamingo Rd E and merge onto Dunes Rd/W Flamingo Rd - 0.4 mi
251 mi – about 4 hours 10 mins
Directions to Grand Canyon South Rim from Phoenix
From (PHX) Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, head north toward I-10 W - 489 ft
Merge onto I-10 W - 5.0 mi
Take exit 143A to merge onto I-17 N toward Flagstaff. Continue to follow I-17 N - 140 mi
Continue onto S Milton Rd - 1.5 mi
Continue onto Historic U.S. 66 E/I-40 BUS E/Old Santa Fe/E Santa Fe Ave. Continue to follow Historic U.S. 66 E/I-40 BUS E/E Santa Fe Ave - 0.2 mi
147 mi - about 2 hours 21 mins (up to 2 hours 50 mins in traffic)
Directions to Flagstaff from Sedona
From the "Y" intersection of Arizona 89A and AZ-179 N, head northeast on Arizona 89A N - 24.7 mi
Turn right at Airport Rd/W Shamrell Blvd - 0.2 mi
Turn left to merge onto I-17 N toward Arizona 89A/Flagstaff - 3.2 mi
Continue onto S Milton Rd - 1.5 mi
Continue onto Historic U.S. 66 E/I-40 BUS E/Old Santa Fe/E Santa Fe Ave. Continue to follow Historic U.S. 66 E/I-40 BUS E/E Santa Fe Ave - 0.2 mi
29.3 mi – about 44 mins
Directions to Flagstaff from Grand Canyon South Rim via US-180
Direct southweastern route
From the intersection of AZ-64 and Center Road, head east toward Apache St - 217 ft
Turn left at Apache St - 358 ft
Turn right at Center Rd - 1.5 mi
Turn right at AZ-64 W/US-180 E - 26.9 mi
Turn left at US-180 E - 49.2 mi
Turn right at N Humphreys St - 0.6 mi
Turn left at Historic U.S. 66 E/I-40 BUS E/E Santa Fe Ave/US-180 E/US-89 N (signs for I-40 E/US-89 N/US-180 E/Page/Albuquerque) - 49 ft
78.4 mi - about 1 hour 37 mins
Directions to Flagstaff from Grand Canyon South Rim via AZ-64 and I-40
From the intersection of AZ-64 and Center Road, head south on AZ-64 W/US-180 E. Continue to follow AZ-64 W - 54.8 mi
Turn left to merge onto I-40 E - 29.3 mi
84.2 mi - about 1 hour 33 mins
Directions to Flagstaff from Las Vegas
From (LAS) Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, take the ramp to I-15/I-215/Las Vegas/Henderson - 0.3 mi
Merge onto S Airport Con/Paradise Rd. Continue to follow S Airport Con - 1.0 mi
Merge onto I-215 E via the ramp to Henderson/Lake Mead - 10.0 mi
Take exit 1 to merge onto I-515 S/US-93 S/US-95 S toward Boulder City - 5.4 mi
Continue onto US-93 S - 6.5 mi
Turn left to stay on US-93 S. Entering Arizona - 78.6 mi
Turn left to merge onto I-40 E toward US-93 S/Flagstaff/Phoenix - 146 mi
Take exit 195 toward Arizona 89A N/Flagstaff - 0.7 mi
Merge onto I-17 N - 0.3 mi
Continue onto S Milton Rd - 1.5 mi
Continue onto Historic U.S. 66 E/I-40 BUS E/Old Santa Fe/E Santa Fe Ave. Continue to follow Historic U.S. 66 E/I-40 BUS E/E Santa Fe Ave - 0.2 mi
249 mi – about 4 hours 9 mins
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