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

The driving distance from West Sedona, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.21 mi
02h 50m
Flight
112.6 mi
181.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.6 mi
Kilometers
181.21 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.21 mi
Kilometers
230.47 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckeye
Fri, Apr 17, 5:40 PM MST
Return by in West Sedona
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sedona
2026-04-17T14:50
Arrive Buckeye
Fri, Apr 17, 5:40 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West 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 West Sedona
71.6 mi
01h 25m
To Buckeye
71.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Andante Drive

    1649 ft · 1 min · Andante Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 89A

    2.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 89A

  3. 3

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    748 ft · 10 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    27 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    99 m · 4 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  6. 6

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

    3 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1824 ft · 51 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  8. 8

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

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2407 ft · 59 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  10. 10

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

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2904 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  12. 12

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

    33 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  14. 14

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

    24 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2372 ft · 58 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  16. 16

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

    34 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  18. 18

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

    25 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    3118 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  20. 20

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

    29 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    917 ft · 22 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  22. 22

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

    31 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1501 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  24. 24

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

    33 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    7 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  26. 26

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

    857 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    52.9 mi · 53 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  30. 30

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2524 ft · 38 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    3181 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 46 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    125 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    1628 ft · 21 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 19 sec

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye

    2417 ft · 59 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on South Miller Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road

  45. 45

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue

    2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
25 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
32
4 merges, 28 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
52.9 mi · 37%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 23%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14.3 mi · 10%
Black Canyon Freeway
13.9 mi · 10%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9 mi · 6%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 4%
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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
01h 25m from West Sedona
Leave By
12:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Sedona and Sunny near Buckeye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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 71.6 miles from West Sedona and 71.5 miles from Buckeye.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 12:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.00 one way or $50.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 West Sedona and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 112.6 mi (181.21 km).

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#1 West Sedona

City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America

Population11,299
Coordinates34.8672400, -111.8054300
Altitude1354
CountryUnited States
Buckeye

#2 Buckeye

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

Population85,224
Coordinates33.3703200, -112.5837800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: West Sedona (-111.80543, 34.86724)
End: Buckeye (-112.58378, 33.37032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.13 L · about $25.00
Round trip
$50.01
10.1 gal · 38.26 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $25.00 $50.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.96 $53.91
Premium $5.57 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $6.37 $32.15 $64.30

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 West Sedona and Buckeye. The current time is 14:50:31.

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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.