Origin
Yuma, AZ
Evening in Yuma on Friday
Local time
5:40 PM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, 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
5h 31m
Distance
293.4 mi
472 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
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6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuma, AZ
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West Sedona, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yuma, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 293.4 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Winterhaven Drive, Kumeyaay Highway, Blue Star Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.45 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
146.7 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 31m. Total distance: 293.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 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 5h 31m drive with frequent turns across 293.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Winterhaven Drive 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 31m 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 Yuma, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winterhaven Drive | — | — |
| Kumeyaay Highway | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| 85 | — | — |
| East Pima Street | — | — |
| Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway | — | — |
| Highway 85 | — | — |
| South Oglesby Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Winterhaven Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and West Sedona, AZ.
1
Start on North 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
2
Continue on Winterhaven Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Winterhaven Drive
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kumeyaay Highway
5
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
85: Phoenix, Ajo
7
Continue on East Pima Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pima Street
8
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
9
Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
10
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
11
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Phoenix
14
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
AZ 303 Loop North
16
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 17 North: Flagstaff
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 17 North: Flagstaff
19
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
20
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
21
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
25 mi
·
24 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
23
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
24
Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road
420 ft
·
12 sec
·
Finnie Flat Road
25
Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
27
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
28
Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
171 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
30
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
171 ft
·
3 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
32
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 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
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
36
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
38
Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
39
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
40
Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
41
Continue on South Main Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Main Street
42
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
43
Turn left onto Andante Drive
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Andante Drive
44
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 146.7 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 2h 45m 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 65 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.7 miles or 2h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 31m
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 Yuma, 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 Yuma, AZ
This is one driving day of about 293.4 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Yuma, 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 146.7 mi from Yuma, AZ · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
147 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 146.7 miles from Yuma, 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
$58.45 one way
$116.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
103 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $61.86 | $123.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $64.58 | $129.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.78 | $129.56 |
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: 102.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88 | 1 | $30.81 | $14.08 |
| Efficient EV | 73.4 | 0 | $25.67 | $11.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 117.4 | 1 | $41.08 | $18.78 |
Gas CO2
103 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
West Sedona, AZ
Evening in West Sedona on Friday
Local time
5:40 PM
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
40 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
5h 31m 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 Yuma, AZ to West Sedona, AZ covers 293.4 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Winterhaven Drive, Kumeyaay Highway, Blue Star Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 146.7 miles from Yuma, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.45 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 5h 31m 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 Yuma, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yuma, 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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