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

The driving distance from West Sedona, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.57 mi
00h 57m
Flight
24.46 mi
39.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.46 mi
Kilometers
39.37 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.57 mi
Kilometers
52.41 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flagstaff
Fri, Apr 17, 3:52 PM MST
Return by in West Sedona
Fri, Apr 17, 4:50 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sedona
2026-04-17T14:55
Arrive Flagstaff
Fri, Apr 17, 3:52 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Kachina Village
AZ

Census designated place

From West Sedona
16.3 mi
00h 28m
To Flagstaff
16.3 mi
00h 28m

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
55°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1260 ft · 36 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North State Route 89A

    100 m · 11 sec · North State Route 89A

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North State Route 89A

    23 m · 1 sec · North State Route 89A

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North State Route 89A

    1780 ft · 1 min · North State Route 89A

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North State Route 89A

    23 m · 1 sec · North State Route 89A

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North State Route 89A

    22 m · 2 sec · North State Route 89A

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Prescott-Flagstaff Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prescott-Flagstaff Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    22.2 mi · 44 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 89A

    3264 ft · 55 sec · State Highway 89A

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto John Wesley Powell Boulevard

    107 m · 6 sec · John Wesley Powell Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward John Wesley Powell Boulevard

    21 m · 4 sec · John Wesley Powell Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto John Wesley Powell Boulevard

    727 ft · 17 sec · John Wesley Powell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    2762 ft · 1 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    2638 ft · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Milton Road

    1.8 mi · 5 min · South Milton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Historic Route 66

    137 m · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Historic Route 66

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
23.9 mi · 73%
State Route 89A
2.26 mi · 7%
South Milton Road
1.79 mi · 5%
Arizona Veterans Highway
1.78 mi · 5%
Prescott-Flagstaff Highway
1.14 mi · 4%
State Highway 89A
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

22.2 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kachina Village
00h 28m from West Sedona
Leave By
4:34 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Sedona and Sunny near Flagstaff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Kachina Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from West Sedona and 16.3 miles from Flagstaff.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kachina Village

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 Kachina Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

United States Postal Service

Flagstaff , AZ
104 S WC Riles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 2.7/5 43 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Flagstaff City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Sedona
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Sedona

Kachina Village
Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.7/5 87 reviews Lodging

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kachina Village.

BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

11 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

12 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

26 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Williams, Arizona

48 mi away
233 North Grand Canyon Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sedona and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 24.46 mi (39.37 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
Flagstaff

#2 Flagstaff

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

Population73,939
Coordinates35.1980700, -111.6512700
Altitude2104
CountryUnited States
Start: Andante Drive (-111.805818, 34.867235)
End: East Historic Route 66 (-111.651222, 35.198174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.35 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
2.3 gal · 8.7 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.14 $12.28
Premium $5.57 $6.40 $12.80
Diesel $6.37 $7.32 $14.64

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 Flagstaff. The current time is 14:55:13.

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.