Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
100.8 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Deer Valley, AZ
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The drive from West Sedona, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 100.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Red Rock Scenic Byway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.9 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.08 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
50.4 miles from West Sedona, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 58m drive with frequent turns across 100.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (AZ 179 / Red Rock Scenic Byway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 6.1 miles (AZ 179 / Red Rock Scenic Byway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A / Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179 / Red Rock Scenic Byway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179 / Red Rock Scenic Byway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit onto AZ 179 toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West Sedona, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona.
Oak Creek Canyon
Sedona
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 52.9 mi | 52m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 20 mi | 21m |
| Red Rock Scenic Byway | 14.3 mi | 25m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| State Route 89A | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Deer Valley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Andante Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Sedona, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
Start on Andante Drive
Turn left onto AZ 89A
Continue on AZ 89A
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89A
Continue on AZ 89A
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Enter roundabout onto AZ 179
Continue on AZ 179
Take the exit onto AZ 179
Merge onto I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Continue on I 17
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 22 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Sedona, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Sedona, AZ
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from West Sedona, AZ · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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.
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from West Sedona, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Deer Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.08 one way
$40.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $21.25 | $42.50 |
| premium | $5.59 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in West Sedona on Saturday
Local time
2:48 AM
MST
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
2:48 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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