Sedona Driving Directions & Travel Routes

Primary Route (Via Highway 179 – Scenic Entry to Sedona)

• Take I-17 North toward Flagstaff – 98.4 miles
• Exit at 298 and turn left onto Highway 179
• Follow Highway 179 for 14.2 miles until you reach Highway 89A
• Expect heavy traffic, especially between Friday afternoon and Sunday evening

Distance: 119 miles

Estimated Time: ~2 hours

Alternate Route (Via Cottonwood – Ideal for West Sedona or Avoiding Traffic)

• Take I-17 North toward Flagstaff – 87 miles
• Exit at 287 (Camp Verde) for Highway 260 West toward Cottonwood – 12.4 miles
• Turn right on Highway 89A North – 18.5 miles to Sedona

Distance: 127 miles

Estimated Time: ~2 hours 6 minutes

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

• Closest major international airport to Sedona
• Distance: 119 miles
• Drive Time: ~2 hours

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG)

• Regional airport with connections via PHX, DEN, DFW, LAX
• Distance: 25.3 miles
• Drive Time: ~40 minutes

Sedona Airport (KSEZ)

• General aviation only (private/charter)
• Perched on a mesa with scenic views
• Distance: ~2 miles from West Sedona

Grand Canyon Airport (GCN)

• Private/charter flights; located in Tusayan near South Rim
• Distance: 105 miles
• Drive Time: ~2 hours

Groome Transportation

• Reliable, scheduled shuttle from PHX to Sedona
• Frequency: 14+ trips per day
• One-Way Fare: ~$62  |  Round Trip: ~$108
• Online Booking Discount: Save ~$3–$5

Scenic Route (via Highway 89A through Oak Creek Canyon)

• Take I-17 South just 2 miles from Flagstaff, exit 337
• Drive Highway 89A South through Oak Creek Canyon – 25 miles

Distance: 27 miles

Estimated Time: ~40 minutes

Alternate Route (Safe for Snow or Poor Conditions)

• Take I-17 South to Highway 179 North – 56 miles

Drive Time: ~1 hour

Option 1 – Via Williams (Most Direct)

Take Highway 89A → I-17 N →I-40 W → Highway 64 North

Distance: 114 miles

Estimated Time: ~2 hours 5 minutes

Option 2 – Via Flagstaff & Highway 180 (Scenic)

Take Highway 89A → I-17 N → Flagstaff → Highway 180 W → Highway 64 N

Distance: 108 miles

Estimated Time: ~2 hours 14 minutes

Option 3 – Desert View East Entrance

Take Highway 89A → I-17 N → Flagstaff → Highway 89 N → Highway 64 W

Distance: 135 miles

Estimated Time: ~2 hours 42 minutes

Return Route (Via Williams)

Take Highway 64 S → I-40 E → I-17 S

From I-17, choose:

• Exit 337 Highway 89A through Oak Creek Canyon — Distance: 114 miles Time: ~2 hours 5 minutes
• Highway 179 South if weather demands — Distance: 56 miles Time: ~1 hour

Take Highway 89A → I-17 → I-40 E → Highway 89 N → Highway 89A W → Highway 67 S

Distance: 238 miles

Estimated Time: ~4 hours 38 minutes

Take Highway 89A → I-17 N → I-40 W toward Kingman

Exit 51 for Stockton Hill Rd, continue 41.5 miles → Pierce Ferry Rd v Diamond Bar Rd v Buck and Doe Rd v Arrive at Grand Canyon West Airport

Distance: 249 miles

Estimated Time: ~5 hours 30 minutes

Option A – Scenic through Flagstaff and Oak Creek

Take I-515/US-93 S → I-40 E → Flagstaff → I-17 S → Exit 337 → Highway 89A

Distance: 274 miles

Estimated Time: ~4 hours 21 minutes

Option B – Via Highway 179 (Less Scenic)

Same route as above, but continue on I-17 S to Highway 179

Distance: 302 miles

Estimated Time: ~4 hours 41 minutes