Origin
Sedona, AZ
Morning in Sedona on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
MST
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sedona, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sedona, AZ
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Flagstaff, AZ
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a short but engaging journey from Sedona to Flagstaff, Arizona, this 29.4-mile drive is easily manageable as a day trip. Expect to spend around 57 minutes on the road, navigating a route that primarily uses local roads with some highway segments. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $6, this trip is budget-friendly. The drive traverses the Desert Southwest region, offering a brief but worthwhile experience for travelers looking to connect these two popular Arizona destinations. Given its short distance and duration, no overnight split is necessary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | 23.4 mi | 46m |
| South Milton Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Prescott-Flagstaff Highway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 89A | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North State Route 89A | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| John Wesley Powell Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Historic Route 66 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
— 23.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedona, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 89A
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
North State Route 89A
2
Continue on AZ 89A
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Route 89A
3
Enter roundabout onto North State Route 89A
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Route 89A
4
Continue on North State Route 89A
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
North State Route 89A
5
Turn straight onto AZ 89A
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
6
Continue on AZ 89A
22 mi
·
44 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
7
Continue on AZ 89A
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
State Highway 89A
8
Continue on AZ 89A
352 ft
·
6 sec
·
John Wesley Powell Boulevard
9
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
John Wesley Powell Boulevard
10
Continue on AZ 89A
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
John Wesley Powell Boulevard
11
Take the ramp onto AZ 89A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
12
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
13
Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
14
Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
15
Continue on AZ 89A
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Milton Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
449 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Historic Route 66
17
Arrive at destination
US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North State Route 89A
Enter roundabout onto North State Route 89A
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
AZ 89A / John Wesley Powell Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A / John Wesley Powell Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
24.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
Take the ramp onto AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
Navigation decision point
3
25.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
I 17; AZ 89A / Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A / Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.86 one way
$11.71 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Flagstaff, AZ
Morning in Flagstaff on Saturday
Local time
11:18 AM
MST
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
57m 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?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating a need for attention as you navigate various roads. While approximately 4% of the route involves highway travel, the majority consists of local roads like Prescott–Flagstaff Highway, South Milton Road, and Arizona Veterans Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.4 miles on the Prescott–Flagstaff Highway, providing a brief period of consistent cruising before you encounter more turns. The road's personality shifts between these local road segments and any brief highway portions, requiring you to adapt your driving style.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 0.4 miles in near North State Route 89A.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Sedona, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is easy. At 57m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North State Route 89A): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.4 miles (AZ 89A / John Wesley Powell Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.6 miles (AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Flagstaff, AZ
Full guide →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.
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 57m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 miles on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (North State Route 89A): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.4 miles (AZ 89A / John Wesley Powell Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.6 miles (AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Walnut Canyon National Monument, Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument and Montezuma Castle National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Flagstaff, AZ before heading back.
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.
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