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

The driving distance from West Sedona, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
293.18 mi
04h 37m
Flight
219.3 mi
352.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.3 mi
Kilometers
352.93 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.18 mi
Kilometers
471.83 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Fri, Apr 17, 7:31 PM MST
Return by in West Sedona
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Sedona
2026-04-17T14:54
Arrive Yuma
Fri, Apr 17, 7:31 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:44 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Sedona
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Buckeye
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

From West Sedona
146.5 mi
02h 18m
To Yuma
146.7 mi
02h 18m

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
82°F
Friday

Patchy Blowing Dust then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  44. 44

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  46. 46

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  48. 48

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  49. 49

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  50. 50

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1.1 km · 2 min

  51. 51

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  52. 52

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  53. 53

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  54. 54

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  55. 55

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  56. 56

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  57. 57

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  58. 58

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  59. 59

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
59 steps
29 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
40
5 merges, 35 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 39%
Arizona Veterans Highway
52.9 mi · 18%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 11%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 10%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14.3 mi · 5%
Black Canyon Freeway
13.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

114 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.9 mi
219.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
02h 18m from West Sedona
Leave By
7:44 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Sedona and Patchy Blowing Dust then Sunny near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.2 miles (471.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from West Sedona and 146.7 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 219.3 miles (352.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.19 one way or $102.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Sedona and Patchy Blowing Dust then Sunny near Yuma.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye

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 Buckeye and the surrounding midpoint area.
Arizona Department of Economic Security
Practical stop 3 mi away

Arizona Department of Economic Security

Buckeye , AZ
302 N 4th St, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Rating 3.3/5 52 reviews Government office,Social services organization
City of Goodyear Fleet Services
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

City of Goodyear Fleet Services

Goodyear , AZ
4971 S 157th Ave, Goodyear, AZ 85338, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City of Buckeye, City Hall
Nearby stop 3 mi away

City of Buckeye, City Hall

Buckeye , AZ
530 Monroe Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85326, United States
Rating 3.0/5 53 reviews City or town hall
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.1 mi away

City of Buckeye GIS

Buckeye
Local government office,Service establishment

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

48 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

51 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Sedona and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 219.3 mi (352.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 West Sedona

City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States of America

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

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Andante Drive (-111.805818, 34.867235)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.34 gal
39.16 L · about $51.19
Round trip
$102.39
20.68 gal · 78.32 L
Estimated CO2
91.9 kg one way
Round trip: 183.8 kg / 405 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $51.19 $102.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $55.19 $110.39
Premium $5.57 $57.55 $115.10
Diesel $6.37 $65.82 $131.65

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 Yuma. The current time is 14:54:23.

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.