How far is Sedona, AZ from Prescott, AZ?
The driving distance from Sedona, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sedona and Prescott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedona and Prescott.
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Start on North State Route 89A
77 m · 4 sec · North State Route 89A
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Exit the roundabout onto North State Route 89A
102 m · 11 sec · North State Route 89A
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1224 ft · 35 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
54 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
1824 ft · 51 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 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
2407 ft · 59 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 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
2904 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
33 m · 2 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
24 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
2372 ft · 58 sec · 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
2.9 mi · 6 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
25 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
3118 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
29 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
917 ft · 22 sec · 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
1501 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
33 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
7 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway
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Take the exit right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
20.1 mi · 20 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ-169: Cherry Road, Prescott
1847 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
12.7 mi · 20 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Turn right onto Prescott Lakes Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott Lakes Parkway
42 m · 3 sec · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott Lakes Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Prescott Lakes Parkway
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Turn left onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Keep slight left
1978 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto East Gurley Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Gurley Street
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Turn left onto South Marina Street
710 ft · 35 sec · South Marina Street
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Turn right onto East Goodwin Street
105 m · 15 sec · East Goodwin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Goodwin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedona and Prescott.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
20.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sedona and Clear near Prescott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sedona to Prescott?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Camp Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Sedona and 34.5 miles from Prescott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sedona and Clear near Prescott.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Verde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Camp Verde Az
Cottonwood Recreation Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Verde.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sedona and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.34 km).
#1 Sedona
City in Arizona, USA
| Population | 10,328 |
| Coordinates | 34.8697400, -111.7609900 |
| Altitude | 1326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prescott
A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.
| Population | 44,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.5400200, -112.4685000 |
| Altitude | 1638 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prescott (-112.4685, 34.54002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $15.30 | $30.61 |
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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