How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Sedona, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Sedona, AZ is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Sedona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Sedona.
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Start on East Skyline Drive
46 m · 4 sec · East Skyline Drive
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Continue on North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Turn left onto East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Turn right onto North Gantzel Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road
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Continue on North Ironwood Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road
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Turn left onto Gateway Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Gateway Expressway
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
1824 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2106 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
3102 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
2077 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1871 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gateway Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 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
36.9 mi · 37 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
859 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
7.1 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
34 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
1505 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
924 ft · 23 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
32 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
3102 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
31 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
2377 ft · 58 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
21 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
22 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
2924 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
32 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
2407 ft · 59 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
41 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
1761 ft · 49 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1260 ft · 36 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Turn right onto North State Route 89A
100 m · 11 sec · North State Route 89A
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Enter the roundabout toward North State Route 89A
63 m · 4 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 San Tan Valley and 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 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 San Tan Valley and Sunny near Sedona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Sedona?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from San Tan Valley and 81.3 miles from Sedona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 10:26 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.83 one way or $53.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Sedona.
Stop Ideas Near New River
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 New River.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Sedona. Straight-line distance: 116.75 mi (187.89 km).
#1 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.67 | $26.83 | $53.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $28.90 | $57.79 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $30.78 | $61.57 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $36.00 | $72.00 |
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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