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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Andante Drive
1649 ft · 1 min · Andante Drive
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Turn left onto State Route 89A
2.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 89A
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
748 ft · 10 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
27 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
99 m · 4 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
37 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1260 ft · 36 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Turn right onto North State Route 89A
100 m · 11 sec · 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
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
2638 ft · 42 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on South Milton Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · South Milton Road
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Continue on West Historic Route 66
137 m · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Sedona Dog Park
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kachina Village.
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Sedona and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 24.46 mi (39.37 km).
#1 West Sedona
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 11,299 |
| Coordinates | 34.8672400, -111.8054300 |
| Altitude | 1354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Historic Route 66 (-111.651222, 35.198174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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