How far is Chandler, AZ from West Sedona, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and West Sedona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and West Sedona.
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Start on East Chandler Boulevard
759 ft · 42 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
810 ft · 17 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Continue on West Chandler Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · West Chandler Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Price Road
98 m · 6 sec · South Price Road
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
1682 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
887 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Phoenix
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
24.9 mi · 25 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome
2375 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road
128 m · 12 sec · Finnie Flat Road
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Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2478 ft · 59 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
51 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2331 ft · 41 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
52 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
52 m · 3 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
57 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right
16.1 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Andante Drive
1649 ft · 56 sec · Andante Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Andante Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and West Sedona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near West Sedona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to West Sedona?
The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 70.2 miles from Chandler and 70.1 miles from West Sedona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near West Sedona.
Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Canyon City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and West Sedona. Straight-line distance: 107.88 mi (173.62 km).
#1 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Sedona
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 11,299 |
| Coordinates | 34.8672400, -111.8054300 |
| Altitude | 1354 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sedona (-111.80543, 34.86724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $24.51 | $49.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.42 | $52.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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