How far is West Sedona, AZ from Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The driving distance from West Sedona, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Sedona and Lake Havasu City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Sedona and Lake Havasu City.
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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
1363 ft · 18 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, Los Angeles
1817 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
184.9 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker
1420 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17.7 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Acoma Boulevard West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Acoma Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
930 ft · 27 sec · Smoketree Avenue North
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Turn right onto Mescal Loop
16 m · 2 sec · Mescal Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mescal Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Sedona and Lake Havasu City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
185 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving West Sedona and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Sedona to Lake Havasu City?
The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Paulden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from West Sedona and 118.2 miles from Lake Havasu City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.24 one way or $82.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Sedona and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.
Stop Ideas Near Paulden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chevron Seligman
Seligman Fire District
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paulden.
Williams, Arizona
Williams Junction, Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Sedona and Lake Havasu City. Straight-line distance: 145.45 mi (234.08 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 Lake Havasu City
A city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 55,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.4839000, -114.3224500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mescal Loop (-114.322535, 34.483857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $41.24 | $82.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $44.47 | $88.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $46.36 | $92.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $53.03 | $106.06 |
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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