Origin
Sedona, AZ
Afternoon in Sedona on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
MST
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sedona, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
291.4 mi
469 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 34m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 50m
8 PM
4h 16m
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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Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sedona, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 291.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 89A, Prescott–Flagstaff Highway, Red Rock Scenic Byway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
145.7 miles from Sedona, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 291.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 57 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 89A 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sedona, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 89A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Rock Scenic Byway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 179 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Canyon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Black Canyon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 89A
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedona, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on North State Route 89A
253 ft
·
4 sec
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North State Route 89A
2
Exit the roundabout onto North State Route 89A
335 ft
·
11 sec
·
North State Route 89A
3
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
177 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
5
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
11
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
13
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
15
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
17
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
19
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
21
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
24
Take the exit right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
25
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
53 mi
·
52 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
26
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
27
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
28
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
29
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
30
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
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AZ 303 Loop South
31
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
32
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
33
Continue straight
410 ft
·
7 sec
34
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
35
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
36
Take the exit slight right
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
37
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
38
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
32 mi
·
36 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
39
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Los Angeles
40
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
41
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
42
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
43
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
44
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
45
Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
46
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Arizona State Highway 85
47
Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Pima Street
48
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 8 West: San Diego
49
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
50
Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Giss Parkway
51
Keep slight left
190 ft
·
5 sec
52
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
53
Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
54
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
55
Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
56
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
57
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.7 miles from Sedona, AZ, or about 2h 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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.7 miles or 2h 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 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yuma, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sedona, 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 Sedona, AZ
This is one driving day of about 291.4 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sedona, 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 145.7 mi from Sedona, AZ · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
146 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 145.7 miles from Sedona, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yuma, AZ
The final approach into Yuma, 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 Yuma, 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
$57.99 one way
$115.99 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $61.24 | $122.48 |
| premium | $5.59 | $64.10 | $128.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.74 | $129.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.4 | 1 | $30.60 | $13.99 |
| Efficient EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.50 | $11.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.6 | 1 | $40.80 | $18.65 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Yuma, AZ
Afternoon in Yuma on Monday
Local time
12:07 PM
MST
Current temp
59°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
10 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
4h 24m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sedona, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 291.4 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 89A, Prescott–Flagstaff Highway, Red Rock Scenic Byway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.7 miles from Sedona, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sedona, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sedona, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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