Origin
Gilbert, AZ
Afternoon in Gilbert on Monday
Local time
1:35 PM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilbert, AZ to West Sedona, AZ
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilbert, AZ
Zsolt Pujsz
West Sedona, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gilbert, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Elm Street, East Vaughn Avenue, North Gilbert Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.84 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.9 miles from Gilbert, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 139.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Elm Street 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 Gilbert, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Gilbert, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Vaughn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Gilbert Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Superstition Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maricopa Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Canyon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert, AZ and West Sedona, AZ.
1
Start on the route
203 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Elm Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Vaughn Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Gilbert Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Gilbert Road
5
Turn left onto US 60 West: Phoenix
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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US 60 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Superstition Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 10 North
8
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
10
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41 mi
·
45 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
11
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
12
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
25 mi
·
24 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome
15
Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road
420 ft
·
12 sec
·
Finnie Flat Road
16
Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
18
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
21
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
25
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
27
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
29
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
31
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
32
Continue on South Main Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
33
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
34
Turn left onto Andante Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Andante Drive
35
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Gilbert, AZ, or about 1h 21m 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
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 Gilbert, 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 Gilbert, AZ
This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gilbert, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.9 mi from Gilbert, AZ · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Gilbert, 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
$27.84 one way
$55.68 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $29.40 | $58.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $30.77 | $61.54 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
1:35 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
12 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 43m 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 Gilbert, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Elm Street, East Vaughn Avenue, North Gilbert Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Gilbert, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.84 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Gilbert, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 2h 43m 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 Gilbert, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gilbert, AZ to West Sedona, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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