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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.32 mi
02h 44m
Flight
107.88 mi
173.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.88 mi
Kilometers
173.62 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.32 mi
Kilometers
225.82 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Sedona
Fri, Apr 17, 7:12 PM MST
Return by in Chandler
Fri, Apr 17, 9:57 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-17T16:27
Arrive West Sedona
Fri, Apr 17, 7:12 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
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 Chandler
70.2 mi
01h 22m
To West Sedona
70.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chandler Boulevard

    759 ft · 42 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

    810 ft · 17 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chandler Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · West Chandler Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Price Road

    98 m · 6 sec · South Price Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1682 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe

    887 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Phoenix

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    24.9 mi · 25 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome

    2375 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road

    128 m · 12 sec · Finnie Flat Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2478 ft · 59 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    51 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2331 ft · 41 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    52 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    52 m · 3 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    57 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Andante Drive

    1649 ft · 56 sec · Andante Drive

  38. 38

    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.

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
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
3 merges, 17 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 29%
Arizona Veterans Highway
38.2 mi · 27%
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
12.2 mi · 9%
Maricopa Freeway
9.05 mi · 6%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 6%
Price Freeway
4.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
01h 22m from Chandler
Leave By
1:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Chandler and West Sedona. Straight-line distance: 107.88 mi (173.62 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Sedona

City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America

Population11,299
Coordinates34.8672400, -111.8054300
Altitude1354
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: West Sedona (-111.80543, 34.86724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.01
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and West Sedona. The current time is 16:27:59.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.