Origin
Scottsdale, AZ
Evening in Scottsdale on Friday
Local time
6:11 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to West Sedona, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
124.4 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scottsdale, AZ
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West Sedona, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 124.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Chaparral Road, AZ 101, Pima Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.78 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.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Scottsdale, AZ
Full guide →Scottsdale is a city in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is home to many galleries, high quality resorts, and golf courses. It is also one of the wealthier parts of the Phoenix Metro Area.
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 24m. Total distance: 124.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 24m drive with frequent turns across 124.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Chaparral Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Scottsdale, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Chaparral Road | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Pima Freeway | — | — |
| I 17 South | — | — |
| I 17 North | — | — |
| Black Canyon Freeway | — | — |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | — | — |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Chaparral Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and West Sedona, AZ.
1
Start on the route
62 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
3
Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop North
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop North
4
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Pima Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 17 North: Flagstaff
7
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
23 mi
·
24 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
9
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
10
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
25 mi
·
24 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome
13
Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road
420 ft
·
12 sec
·
Finnie Flat Road
14
Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
16
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
19
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
21
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
23
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
25
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
27
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
29
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
30
Continue on South Main Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
31
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
32
Turn left onto Andante Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Andante Drive
33
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 62.2 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 1h 12m 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
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 Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 124.4 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Scottsdale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Scottsdale, AZ · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Scottsdale, 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
$24.78 one way
$49.56 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $26.23 | $52.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $27.38 | $54.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.47 | $54.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Evening in West Sedona on Friday
Local time
6:11 PM
MST
Current temp
47°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
45 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 24m 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 Scottsdale, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 124.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Chaparral Road, AZ 101, Pima Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 miles from Scottsdale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.78 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 Scottsdale, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 2h 24m 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 Scottsdale, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scottsdale, AZ to West Sedona, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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