The distance from Flagstaff AZ to Williams AZ is 34 miles, with a 37 minute driving time. The best road trip stops on the Flagstaff to Williams drive are Bellemont AZ, the Keyhole Sink Trail and the Grand Canyon Deer Farm.
Finding things to do between Flagstaff AZ and Williams AZ
The Flagstaff AZ to Williams AZ drive covers a short stretch of Route 66 in Arizona.
Flagstaff AZ is largely known as a gateway to the Grand Canyon. You can take a Grand Canyon day tour from here, but you can also do a day trip to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.
Other Flagstaff experiences include haunted pub crawls, and an adventure course of wobbly bridges, ropes and ziplines. Stargazing enthusiasts can also take a tour of the Lowell Observatory and the Walnut Canyon National Monument is just to the east of the city. The latter is home to several ancient cliff dwellings.
It’s also worth visiting the Museum of Northern Arizona and Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, while the Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater National Monument are to the north of the city.
Good Flagstaff accommodation options include the utterly charming Little America, and the great value Elev8.
5 great experiences around Flagstaff to book now
- 🏜️ Take a day tour to the natural wonders of Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.
- 🏙️ Go beneath the streets of Flagstaff on a historic underground walking tour.
- ☄️ Discover what came from space on a full rim tour of Meteor Crater.
- 👻 Learn the spooky tales behind Flagstaff’s historic buildings on an evening ghost tour.
- 🏞️ Take a tour of the Grand Canyon, with an expert guide and transport from Flagstaff.
Williams AZ is one of the main gateways to the Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon Railway leaves from here.
Otherwise, this is a Route 66 town with a decent selection of road trip kitsch. The main highlight is the Bearizona Wildlife Park, where you can view North American animals such as bison, black bears and Arctic wolves from your vehicle on a drive-through route. It’s arguably the best place to see bears in Arizona.
Good Williams accommodation options include the Lodge on Route 66 and the La Quinta.
Flagstaff AZ to Williams AZ distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Flagstaff AZ to Williams AZ is 34 miles. That makes for a driving time of around 37 minutes. The quickest route is along the I-40.
The best stops to add to a Flagstaff to Williams road trip itinerary are Bellemont AZ, the Keyhole Sink Trail and the Grand Canyon Deer Farm.
Flagstaff AZ to Williams AZ road trip attractions: Bellemont AZ
Bellemont AZ claims to be the highest town on Route 66, sitting at the lofty elevation of 7,132ft. There’s not much here besides the Pine Breeze Inn, which movie fans will recognise from Easy Rider. Bizarrely, there is also a Harley Davidson showroom here.
Flagstaff AZ to Williams AZ drive: The Keyhole Sink Trail
The Keyhole Sink Trail is just off Historic Route 66, and takes you to an attractive box canyon. The trail heads through Ponderosa pine forest and once at the canyon, you’ll find petroglyphs thought to be 1,000 years old.
Best stops between Flagstaff AZ and Williams AZ: Grand Canyon Deer Farm
The Grand Canyon Deer Farm to the east of Williams, Arizona, tends to be a hit with children. The deer here have been hand-raised from babies, which means they are accustomed to and comfortable with human contact. Other animals at the park include wallabies, peacocks, llamas and bison.
More Arizona travel
Other Arizona travel articles on Planet Whitley include:
- The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon.
- What is the best value entrance pass for Grand Canyon National Park?
- The best time to visit the Grand Canyon Skywalk.
- A visit to Red Rock Crossing – nature’s greatest swimming pool.
- The best stops on the drive from Las Vegas to Williams, Arizona.
