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Tempe, AZ
Late night in Tempe on Saturday
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3:33 AM
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Trip from Tempe, 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 31m
Distance
129.3 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tempe, AZ
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West Sedona, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tempe, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Una Butte Avenue, South Butte Avenue, East 12th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.76 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
64.7 miles from Tempe, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 129.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m 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 31m drive with frequent turns across 129.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Una Butte Avenue 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 Tempe, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Tempe, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Una Butte Avenue | — | — |
| South Butte Avenue | — | — |
| East 12th Street | — | — |
| South McClintock Drive | — | — |
| AZ 202 | — | — |
| Red Mountain Freeway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Papago Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Una Butte Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe, AZ and West Sedona, AZ.
1
Start on East Apache Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Apache Boulevard
2
Turn right onto South Una Butte Avenue
322 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Una Butte Avenue
3
Turn right
23 ft
·
1 sec
4
Turn right onto South Butte Avenue
253 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Butte Avenue
5
Turn right onto East 12th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East 12th Street
6
Turn left onto South McClintock Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South McClintock Drive
7
Take the ramp left toward AZ 202 Loop West
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop West
8
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West
10
Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
11
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
12
Continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 17 South, I 17 North: Flagstaff
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 17 North: Flagstaff
15
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
38 mi
·
41 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
16
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
17
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
25 mi
·
24 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
19
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
20
Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road
420 ft
·
12 sec
·
Finnie Flat Road
21
Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
24
Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
26
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
28
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
30
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
32
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
33
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
34
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
35
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
36
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
37
Continue on South Main Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
38
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
39
Turn left onto Andante Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Andante Drive
40
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 64.7 miles from Tempe, AZ, or about 1h 15m 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
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 Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ
This is one driving day of about 129.3 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Tempe, 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 64.7 mi from Tempe, AZ · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.7 miles from Tempe, 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
$25.76 one way
$51.52 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.46 | $56.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Late night in West Sedona on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
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
46 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 31m 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 Tempe, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Una Butte Avenue, South Butte Avenue, East 12th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.7 miles from Tempe, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.76 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 Tempe, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is easy. At 2h 31m 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 Tempe, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tempe, 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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