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 Prescott–Flagstaff Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway, State Route 89A for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.1 miles on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
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.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near AZ 89A.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Flagstaff, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 1h 4m with 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 29.3 miles (AZ 89A / North State Route 89A): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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.
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
$12.91 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg11 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$6.83
$13.66
premium
$5.59
$7.13
$14.26
diesel
$5.61
$7.15
$14.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026
Origin
Flagstaff, AZ
Evening
in Flagstaff on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
MST
Current temp
55°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 22 to 25 mph38% chanceLive forecast
Blowing Dust Advisory
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:17PM MST until April 13 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Destination
West Sedona, AZ
Evening
in West Sedona on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
MST
Current temp
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 21 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Blowing Dust Advisory
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:17PM MST until April 13 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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
11 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Prescott–Flagstaff Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway, State Route 89A. 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 10% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 29.3 miles (AZ 89A / North State Route 89A): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Flagstaff, AZ and West Sedona, AZ, road signs point toward 89A and Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Tuzigoot National Monument. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
