How far is Tucson, AZ from West Sedona, AZ?

The driving distance from Tucson, AZ to West Sedona, AZ is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
233.78 mi
04h 21m
Flight
189.66 mi
305.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.66 mi
Kilometers
305.23 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.78 mi
Kilometers
376.23 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Sedona
Fri, Apr 17, 8:49 PM MST
Return by in Tucson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tucson
2026-04-17T16:28
Arrive West Sedona
Fri, Apr 17, 8:49 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tucson
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Tucson
117 mi
02h 10m
To West Sedona
116.8 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tucson and West Sedona.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tucson and West Sedona.

  1. 1

    Start on North Country Club Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Speedway Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East Speedway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Freeway Road

    127 m · 7 sec · North Freeway Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    24.9 mi · 25 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome

    2375 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road

    128 m · 12 sec · Finnie Flat Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2478 ft · 59 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    51 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2331 ft · 41 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    52 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    52 m · 3 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    57 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    16.1 mi · 20 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Andante Drive

    1649 ft · 56 sec · Andante Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Andante Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tucson and West Sedona.

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
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 23%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 18%
Arizona Veterans Highway
38.2 mi · 16%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 16%
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi · 7%
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
12.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
02h 10m from Tucson
Leave By
8:18 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Tucson and Sunny near West Sedona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tucson to West Sedona?

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Tucson and 116.8 miles from West Sedona.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 8:18 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.85 one way or $81.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tucson and Sunny near West Sedona.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 11.1 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 2 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tucson and West Sedona. Straight-line distance: 189.66 mi (305.23 km).

Tucson

#1 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Sedona

City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America

Population11,299
Coordinates34.8672400, -111.8054300
Altitude1354
CountryUnited States
Start: Tucson (-110.92648, 32.22174)
End: West Sedona (-111.80543, 34.86724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.23 L · about $40.85
Round trip
$81.69
16.5 gal · 62.46 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $40.85 $81.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.04 $88.08
Premium $5.57 $45.92 $91.84
Diesel $6.37 $52.52 $105.04

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Tucson and West Sedona. The current time is 16:28:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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