How far is West Sedona, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from West Sedona, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
166.79 mi
02h 46m
Flight
116.89 mi
188.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.89 mi
Kilometers
188.12 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.79 mi
Kilometers
268.43 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Tan Valley
Mon, Oct 19, 10:46 PM MST
Return by in West Sedona
Tue, Oct 20, 1:32 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sedona
2026-10-19T19:59
Arrive San Tan Valley
Mon, Oct 19, 10:46 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:58 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
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From West Sedona
82.4 mi
01h 23m
To San Tan Valley
84.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 1:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Sedona and San Tan Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Sedona and San Tan Valley.

  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

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  32. 32

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    18.7 mi · 22 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ Loop 202 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 24 East

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  37. 37

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Gateway Freeway

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1799 ft · 24 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    2232 ft · 44 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    3127 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    2198 ft · 44 sec

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    1892 ft · 38 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    1702 ft · 34 sec

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    2018 ft · 40 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on Gateway Expressway

    2100 ft · 40 sec · Gateway Expressway

  47. 47

    Continue on Gateway Expressway

    1997 ft · 41 sec · Gateway Expressway

  48. 48

    Turn right onto North Ironwood Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road

  49. 49

    Continue on North Gantzel Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road

  50. 50

    Turn left onto East Combs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road

  51. 51

    Turn right onto North Schnepf Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Sedona and San Tan Valley.

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
52 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
28
2 merges, 26 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
52.9 mi · 32%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 23%
US 60 East
18.7 mi · 11%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14.3 mi · 9%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 5%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.9 mi
116.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
01h 23m from West Sedona
Leave By
12:58 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving West Sedona and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Tan Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Sedona to San Tan Valley?

The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.4 miles from West Sedona and 84.4 miles from San Tan Valley.

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

The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 12:58 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.21 one way or $54.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around West Sedona and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Tan Valley.

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, 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 New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sedona and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 116.89 mi (188.12 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
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#2 San Tan Valley

This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Start: Andante Drive (-111.805818, 34.867235)
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.28 L · about $27.21
Round trip
$54.42
11.78 gal · 44.56 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.62 $27.21 $54.42
Mid-grade $4.97 $29.29 $58.57
Premium $5.30 $31.21 $62.42
Diesel $6.38 $37.60 $75.20

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 · Oct 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Sedona and San Tan Valley. The current time is 19:59:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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