Origin
Flagstaff, AZ
Late night in Flagstaff on Sunday
Local time
12:53 AM
MST
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flagstaff, AZ to Sedona, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Flagstaff, AZ
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Sedona, AZ
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Trip Overview
This relatively short 29.3-mile drive from Flagstaff, AZ, to Sedona, AZ, can be completed in about 57 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads with a highway share of only 3%, suggesting a more scenic and potentially winding journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $6, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a single day of exploration. Both your origin and destination are within the Desert Southwest region, so expect consistent arid landscapes. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay; just pack for a day of adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | 22.6 mi | 45m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| South Milton Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Prescott-Flagstaff Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 89A | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| AZ 89A | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Historic Route 66 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| John Wesley Powell Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
— 22.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff, AZ and Sedona, AZ.
1
Start on US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
500 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Historic Route 66
2
Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Milton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on I 17; AZ 79
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
4
Take the exit onto AZ 89A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 89A
Toward Shamrell Boulevard, 89A, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
5
Continue on AZ 89A
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
John Wesley Powell Boulevard
6
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 89A
7
Continue on AZ 89A
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 89A
8
Continue on AZ 89A
22 mi
·
44 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
9
Continue on AZ 89A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
11
Continue on AZ 89A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Route 89A
13
Arrive at destination
AZ 89A
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Milton Road
Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
AZ 89A
Take the exit onto AZ 89A toward Shamrell Boulevard, 89A, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Shamrell Boulevard, 89A, Flagstaff Pulli...
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
AZ 89A / State Highway 89A
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A / State Highway 89A
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
29.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
AZ 89A / North State Route 89A
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A / North State Route 89A
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.84 one way
$11.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sedona, AZ
Late night in Sedona on Sunday
Local time
12:53 AM
MST
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, rather than a long stretch of highway. While 77% of the drive is on local roads, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 22.6 miles on the Prescott–Flagstaff Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent cruising. You'll navigate through a mix of routes including Prescott–Flagstaff Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway, and South Milton Road. This suggests a drive that requires your attention, with frequent changes in direction and potentially varied road conditions as you transition between these designations.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Milton Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to Sedona, AZ is easy. At 57m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Milton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (AZ 89A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (AZ 89A / State Highway 89A): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Flagstaff, AZ and Sedona, AZ, road signs point toward 89A and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
89A
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
|
via AZ 89A
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
4.2 mi in
|
~7m
|
via AZ 89A
About the Cities
Starting in Flagstaff, AZ
Full guide →Flagstaff is a city of over 75,000 people (2019) near the San Francisco Peaks mountain range of northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon. At an altitude of 6,990 ft (2,130 m), Flagstaff and much of the surrounding region are substantially cooler than the low desert that dominates the southern part of the state. Though still dry by east coast standards, enough rain and snow falls in the area to allow a forest of ponderosa pine trees to cover the landscape. Winters tend to be cold, and heavy snowfall is expected on an annual basis.
Arriving in Sedona, AZ
Full guide →Sedona is a town in Arizona, United States of America, 120 miles north of Phoenix. Known for its beauty and serene setting amidst the beautiful Red Rocks, the town is famous for its vibrant arts community with nearly 100 art galleries and events including the Sedona International Film Festival, Sedona Arts Festival and the Sedona Jazz Festival. It offers excellent outdoor adventures, including mountain biking, hiking and off-roading. Sedona is surprisingly sprawling, with Oak Creek to the south, West Sedona and Uptown Sedona each providing great views, hikes, dining and arts.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Milton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (AZ 89A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles (AZ 89A / State Highway 89A): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sedona, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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