Road trips from Phoenix
5 road trips that start in or near Phoenix, from 3 to 4 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
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Verde Valley and Oak Creek Canyon: Phoenix to Flagstaff
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Red rock Arizona
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Superstition Mountains, the Apache Trail and Tonto Basin
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Tucson and Mount Lemmon: from saguaros to pine forest
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Dust, lakes and saguaros: by camper along the Apache Trail through the Superstition Mountains to Roosevelt Lake
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde Valley and Oak Creek Canyon: Phoenix to Flagstaff | 3 | 155 mi | 2 h 46 min | 9 |
| Red rock Arizona | 3 | 176 mi | 3 h 08 min | 4 |
| Superstition Mountains, the Apache Trail and Tonto Basin | 3 | 187 mi | 3 h 20 min | 9 |
| Tucson and Mount Lemmon: from saguaros to pine forest | 3 | 198 mi | 3 h 33 min | 9 |
| Dust, lakes and saguaros: by camper along the Apache Trail through the Superstition Mountains to Roosevelt Lake | 4 | 202 mi | 3 h 36 min | 12 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Phoenix?
Popular routes starting in or near Phoenix: Verde Valley and Oak Creek Canyon: Phoenix to Flagstaff, Red rock Arizona, Superstition Mountains, the Apache Trail and Tonto Basin, Tucson and Mount Lemmon: from saguaros to pine forest and Dust, lakes and saguaros: by camper along the Apache Trail through the Superstition Mountains to Roosevelt Lake.
Is there a short road trip from Phoenix?
The shortest is Verde Valley and Oak Creek Canyon: Phoenix to Flagstaff: 3 days, about 155 mi.
What is the longest road trip from Phoenix?
The longest is Dust, lakes and saguaros: by camper along the Apache Trail through the Superstition Mountains to Roosevelt Lake: 4 days, about 202 mi with 12 stops.