Salt Lake City, UT to Phoenix, AZ - Which route is less mountainous?
So I've got two different options for an upcoming trip from SLC to Phoenix. The western one goes through Las Vegas, the eastern one through Flagstaff. The time difference is negligible.
From what I've researched the Flagstaff one might normally be considered a little better because it's not as barren (more gas stations), but some of my passengers get car sick and really don't like mountains, so I'd prefer whichever route is flatter, if there's much of a difference between the two.
Best Answer
Driving to Phoenix via I-15 to Route 20 (just south of Beaver, Utah) cross east over to route 89 go south to Kanab, east to Page then south to Flagstaff and on to Phoenix is approx. 740 miles and 10-1/2 hours (allowing for two short gas and bathroom stops. Going via Vegas is similar but the stretch between Las Vegas and Phoenix is barren. But flatter if pulling a trailer. I prefer the Flagstaff route for the various sites and terrain. Less boring and plenty of options to stop.
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