Origin
Maryvale, AZ
Late night in Maryvale on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
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Current temp
84°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Sedona, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
114.8 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryvale, AZ
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Sedona, AZ
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Trip Overview
Maryvale to Sedona is 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 16m via Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, and Red Rock Scenic Byway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, transitioning from a more open desert landscape to the iconic red rock country. It's a straightforward drive, making it a good option if you're looking for a relatively quick and manageable transition between two distinct Arizona environments. The route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time to explore your destination upon arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.4 miles from Maryvale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 50.2 mi | 50m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 36 mi | 39m |
| Red Rock Scenic Byway | 14.5 mi | 25m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| West Indian School Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| AZ 179 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 50.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Sedona, AZ.
1
Start on North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
406 ft
·
10 sec
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North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
5
Merge onto I 17
36 mi
·
39 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
37 mi
·
36 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
9
Take the exit onto AZ 179
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
AZ 179
Exit 298
Toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
10
Turn left onto AZ 179
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
11
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
12
Continue on AZ 179
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
13
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14
Continue on AZ 179
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
15
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
16
Continue on AZ 179
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
17
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
18
Continue on AZ 179
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
19
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
20
Continue on AZ 179
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
21
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
68 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
22
Continue on AZ 179
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
23
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
24
Continue on AZ 179
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
25
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
104 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
26
Continue on AZ 179
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
27
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
28
Continue on AZ 179
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Red Rock Scenic Byway
29
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
30
Continue on AZ 89A
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
31
Turn right onto AZ 89A
329 ft
·
11 sec
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North State Route 89A
32
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A
207 ft
·
3 sec
·
North State Route 89A
33
Arrive at destination
AZ 89A
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 16m estimated drive time, leaving Maryvale in the morning is ideal, allowing you to maximize your time in Sedona. You won't need to split this drive, so flexibility is key; you can depart whenever is convenient. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Sedona, as services can become more spread out. The longest stretch on Arizona Veterans Highway is over 50 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment to avoid any mid-drive concerns. Plan for about $23 in fuel costs for this 114.8-mile trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sedona, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maryvale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maryvale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Maryvale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 50.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 107.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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West Indian School Road
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Black Canyon Highway
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
99.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
AZ 179
Take the exit onto AZ 179 toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 298
Toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
5
107.3 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
AZ 179 / Red Rock Scenic Byway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179 / Red Rock Scenic Byway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.87 one way
$45.74 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.35 | $50.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
MST
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
16 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
2h 16m 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?
You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads on this 114.8-mile drive. About 32% of your travel will be on the highway. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 50.2 miles along the Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect to transition from the freeway environment of the Black Canyon Freeway to the more scenic Red Rock Scenic Byway, which often features less dense traffic and a different pace.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.2 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Sedona, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Oak Creek Canyon along the way.
Oak Creek Canyon
99.8 mi in
|
~1h 49m
|
via AZ 179
About the Cities
Starting in Maryvale, AZ
Full guide →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 2h 16m. Total distance: 114.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.2 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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