How far is Sedona, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Sedona, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Road
128.8 mi
02h 09m
Flight
106.35 mi
171.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.35 mi
Kilometers
171.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.8 mi
Kilometers
207.28 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:58 PM MST
Return by in Sedona
Thu, Oct 15, 3:08 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedona
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:58 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedona
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 Sedona
64.2 mi
01h 04m
To Ahwatukee Foothills
64.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
16 to 22 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedona and Ahwatukee Foothills.

  1. 1

    Start on North State Route 89A

    77 m · 4 sec · North State Route 89A

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North State Route 89A

    102 m · 11 sec · North State Route 89A

  3. 3

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1224 ft · 35 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  4. 4

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

    54 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1824 ft · 51 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  6. 6

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

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2407 ft · 59 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  8. 8

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

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2904 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  10. 10

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

    33 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  12. 12

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

    24 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2372 ft · 58 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  14. 14

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

    34 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  16. 16

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

    25 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    3118 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  18. 18

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

    29 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    917 ft · 22 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  20. 20

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

    31 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1501 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  22. 22

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

    33 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    7 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  24. 24

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

    857 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    52.9 mi · 53 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Elliot Road

    2049 ft · 53 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East Elliot Road

    2339 ft · 55 sec · East Elliot Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South 48th Street

    2043 ft · 43 sec · South 48th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle

    57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle

  35. 35

    Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive

    954 ft · 33 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
24
1 merges, 23 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
52.9 mi · 41%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 30%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14.4 mi · 11%
Maricopa Freeway
11.7 mi · 9%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 5%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

52.9 mi · 00h 53m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
01h 04m from Sedona
Leave By
2:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sedona and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sedona to Ahwatukee Foothills?

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 64.2 miles from Sedona and 64.6 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.22 one way or $42.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sedona and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.

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 Sedona and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 106.35 mi (171.15 km).

Sedona

#1 Sedona

City in Arizona, USA

Population10,328
Coordinates34.8697400, -111.7609900
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ahwatukee Foothills

Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: AZ 89A (-111.760947, 34.869731)
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $21.22
Round trip
$42.44
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $21.22 $42.44
Mid-grade $5.03 $22.85 $45.71
Premium $5.36 $24.35 $48.70
Diesel $6.27 $28.47 $56.95

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedona and Ahwatukee Foothills. The current time is 10:49:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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