How far is Buckeye, AZ from Sedona, AZ?

The driving distance from Buckeye, AZ to Sedona, AZ is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.3 mi
02h 46m
Flight
113.79 mi
183.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.79 mi
Kilometers
183.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.3 mi
Kilometers
227.4 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM MST
Return by in Buckeye
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckeye
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Sedona
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckeye
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Buckeye
70.7 mi
01h 23m
To Sedona
70.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye and Sedona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye and Sedona.

  1. 1

    Start on East Monroe Avenue

    2150 ft · 59 sec · East Monroe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2767 ft · 55 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Miller Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    34.2 mi · 40 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1270 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    16.4 mi · 17 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    36.9 mi · 37 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona

    859 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    34 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1505 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    32 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    3102 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    31 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2377 ft · 58 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2924 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    32 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2407 ft · 59 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    41 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1761 ft · 49 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    5 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1260 ft · 36 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North State Route 89A

    100 m · 11 sec · North State Route 89A

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout toward North State Route 89A

    63 m · 4 sec · North State Route 89A

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Route 89A

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckeye and Sedona.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
27
3 merges, 24 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
50.2 mi · 36%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
34.2 mi · 24%
Black Canyon Freeway
16.4 mi · 12%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14.5 mi · 10%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 6%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

36.9 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
113.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
01h 23m from Buckeye
Leave By
12:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckeye and Sunny near Sedona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckeye to Sedona?

The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Buckeye and 70.6 miles from Sedona.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckeye and Sunny near Sedona.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye and Sedona. Straight-line distance: 113.79 mi (183.12 km).

Buckeye

#1 Buckeye

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

Population85,224
Coordinates33.3703200, -112.5837800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Sedona

#2 Sedona

City in Arizona, USA

Population10,328
Coordinates34.8697400, -111.7609900
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: Buckeye (-112.58378, 33.37032)
End: Sedona (-111.76099, 34.86974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.87 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.31
9.96 gal · 37.74 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.66 $49.31
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.58 $53.17
Premium $5.57 $27.72 $55.44
Diesel $6.37 $31.70 $63.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckeye and Sedona. The current time is 22:12:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.