How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Sedona, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Sedona, AZ is about 232 miles (373.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Havasu City and Sedona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Sedona.
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Start on Mescal Loop
16 m · 7 sec · Mescal Loop
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Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
930 ft · 29 sec · Smoketree Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Acoma Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Acoma Boulevard
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Turn right onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17.7 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 40 East
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
184.3 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
1711 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
2844 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shamrell Boulevard, 89A, Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
3068 ft · 1 min
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Exit the rotary onto John Wesley Powell Boulevard
104 m · 6 sec · John Wesley Powell Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 89A
58 m · 4 sec · State Highway 89A
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 89A
3266 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 89A
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
22.2 mi · 44 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
25 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1789 ft · 1 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout toward North State Route 89A
27 m · 2 sec · North State Route 89A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Route 89A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and Sedona.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
184 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Lake Havasu City and Partly Cloudy near Sedona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to Sedona?
The road trip is about 232 miles (373.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paulden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Lake Havasu City and 116.1 miles from Sedona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Havasu City and Partly Cloudy near Sedona.
Stop Ideas Near Paulden
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 Paulden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and Sedona. Straight-line distance: 147.96 mi (238.12 km).
#1 Lake Havasu City
A city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 55,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.4839000, -114.3224500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sedona
City in Arizona, USA
| Population | 10,328 |
| Coordinates | 34.8697400, -111.7609900 |
| Altitude | 1326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sedona (-111.76099, 34.86974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 373 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $40.50 | $81.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.66 | $87.33 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $52.07 | $104.15 |
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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