How far is Sedona, AZ from Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The driving distance from Sedona, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ is about 233 miles (374.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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 Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sedona and Lake Havasu City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedona and Lake Havasu City.
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Start on North State Route 89A
39 m · 2 sec · North State Route 89A
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Exit the roundabout onto North State Route 89A
1780 ft · 1 min · North State Route 89A
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North State Route 89A
23 m · 1 sec · North State Route 89A
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Exit the roundabout onto North State Route 89A
22 m · 2 sec · North State Route 89A
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Turn straight onto Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
22.2 mi · 44 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on State Highway 89A
3264 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 89A
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Exit the roundabout onto John Wesley Powell Boulevard
107 m · 6 sec · John Wesley Powell Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward John Wesley Powell Boulevard
21 m · 4 sec · John Wesley Powell Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto John Wesley Powell Boulevard
727 ft · 17 sec · John Wesley Powell Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
2762 ft · 1 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
1363 ft · 18 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, Los Angeles
1817 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
184.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker
1420 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17.7 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Acoma Boulevard West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Acoma Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
930 ft · 27 sec · Smoketree Avenue North
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Turn right onto Mescal Loop
16 m · 2 sec · Mescal Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mescal Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedona and Lake Havasu City.
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
185 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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Sedona and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sedona to Lake Havasu City?
The road trip is about 233 miles (374.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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 116.3 miles from Sedona and 116.6 miles from Lake Havasu City.
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 85.1 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 9:10 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.70 one way or $81.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sedona and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.
Stop Ideas Near Paulden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chevron
Seligman Fire District
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 Sedona and Lake Havasu City. Straight-line distance: 147.96 mi (238.12 km).
#1 Sedona
City in Arizona, USA
| Population | 10,328 |
| Coordinates | 34.8697400, -111.7609900 |
| Altitude | 1326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Havasu City
A city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 55,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.4839000, -114.3224500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mescal Loop (-114.322535, 34.483857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $40.70 | $81.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.88 | $87.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.75 | $91.51 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $52.33 | $104.66 |
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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