Origin
West Sedona, AZ
Afternoon in West Sedona on Monday
Local time
1:38 PM
MST
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, AZ
Drive Time
2h 50m
Distance
143.2 mi
230 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
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6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Sedona, AZ
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Buckeye, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, AZ covers 143.2 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 $28.50 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
71.6 miles from West Sedona, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 143.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 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. 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 West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is easy. At 2h 50m 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 West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, 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 West Sedona, AZ and Buckeye, AZ.
1
Start on Andante Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Andante Drive
2
Turn left onto State Route 89A
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 89A
3
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
325 ft
·
4 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
10 ft
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
11
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
13
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
15
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
17
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
19
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
21
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
25
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
26
Take the exit right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
27
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
53 mi
·
52 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
28
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
29
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
30
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
31
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
32
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
AZ 303 Loop South
33
Turn right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
34
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
35
Continue straight
410 ft
·
7 sec
36
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
37
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
38
Take the exit slight right
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
39
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
40
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
32 mi
·
36 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
41
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Los Angeles
42
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
43
Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Buckeye
44
Continue on South Miller Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Miller Road
45
Continue on North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
46
Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Monroe Avenue
47
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 71.6 miles from West Sedona, AZ, or about 1h 25m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.6 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckeye, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West 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 West Sedona, AZ
This is one driving day of about 143.2 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West 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 71.6 mi from West Sedona, AZ · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 71.6 miles from West Sedona, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buckeye, AZ
The final approach into Buckeye, 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 Buckeye, 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
$28.50 one way
$57.00 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $30.09 | $60.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $31.50 | $63.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.81 | $63.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
| Efficient EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.3 | 0 | $20.05 | $9.16 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Buckeye, AZ
Afternoon in Buckeye on Monday
Local time
1:38 PM
MST
Current temp
56°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
2h 50m 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 West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, AZ covers 143.2 miles and takes about 2h 50m 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 71.6 miles from West Sedona, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.50 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 West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is easy. At 2h 50m 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 West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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