Origin
Flagstaff, AZ
Afternoon in Flagstaff on Monday
Local time
3:05 PM
MST
Current temp
30°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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West Sedona, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 32.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 66, South Milton Road, Arizona Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.2 miles from Flagstaff, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 4m drive with frequent turns across 32.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 66 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 66 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Milton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shamrell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Wesley Powell Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 89A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prescott-Flagstaff Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Route 66
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff, AZ and West Sedona, AZ.
1
Start on West Historic Route 66
502 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Historic Route 66
2
Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Milton Road
3
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward Shamrell Boulevard, 89A, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shamrell Boulevard, 89A, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
5
Exit the rotary onto John Wesley Powell Boulevard
341 ft
·
6 sec
·
John Wesley Powell Boulevard
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 89A
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
State Highway 89A
7
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 89A
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 89A
8
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
22 mi
·
44 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
9
Continue on Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
11
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North State Route 89A
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Route 89A
13
Exit the roundabout onto North State Route 89A
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
North State Route 89A
14
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
16
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
305 ft
·
4 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
18
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
19
Continue on State Route 89A
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 89A
20
Turn right onto Andante Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Andante Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 16.2 miles from Flagstaff, AZ, or about 32m into the drive.
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 32.4 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.2 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Sedona, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff, AZ
This is one driving day of about 32.4 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flagstaff, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Flagstaff, AZ · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Flagstaff, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Sedona, AZ
The final approach into West Sedona, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around West Sedona, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.13 | $14.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
West Sedona, AZ
Afternoon in West Sedona on Monday
Local time
3:05 PM
MST
Current temp
46°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 4m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 32.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 66, South Milton Road, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Flagstaff, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 1h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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