How far is Yuma, AZ from Sedona, AZ?

The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Sedona, AZ is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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
291.14 mi
05h 29m
Flight
221.3 mi
356.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.3 mi
Kilometers
356.15 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.14 mi
Kilometers
468.55 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedona
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM MST
Return by in Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 9:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yuma
2026-04-22T22:12
Arrive Sedona
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
6:02 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yuma
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 Yuma
145.6 mi
02h 44m
To Sedona
145.6 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Avenue

    1337 ft · 23 sec · North 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Winterhaven Drive

    658 ft · 16 sec · Winterhaven Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

    1026 ft · 12 sec · Kumeyaay Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    114.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Pima Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East Pima Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1548 ft · 44 sec · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  11. 11

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    34.2 mi · 40 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1270 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    16.4 mi · 17 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    36.9 mi · 37 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona

    859 ft · 27 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    34 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1505 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    32 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    3102 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    31 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2377 ft · 58 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    21 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    22 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2924 ft · 1 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    32 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    2407 ft · 59 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    41 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1761 ft · 49 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    5 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1260 ft · 36 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  45. 45

    Turn right onto North State Route 89A

    100 m · 11 sec · North State Route 89A

  46. 46

    Enter the roundabout toward North State Route 89A

    63 m · 4 sec · North State Route 89A

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Route 89A

Car Route Details

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

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
47 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
29
4 merges, 25 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 39%
Arizona Veterans Highway
50.2 mi · 17%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
34.2 mi · 12%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 10%
Black Canyon Freeway
16.4 mi · 6%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
14.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

114 mi · 01h 59m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
221.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
02h 44m from Yuma
Leave By
6:02 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Yuma and Sunny near Sedona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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 145.6 miles from Yuma and 145.6 miles from Sedona.

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

The direct path is about 221.3 miles (356.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 6:02 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.85 one way or $101.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Sedona.

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 3.8 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 14.1 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 3.8 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 10.3 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 Yuma and Sedona. Straight-line distance: 221.3 mi (356.15 km).

Yuma

#1 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Sedona

#2 Sedona

City in Arizona, USA

Population10,328
Coordinates34.8697400, -111.7609900
Altitude1326
CountryUnited States
Start: Yuma (-114.6244, 32.72532)
End: Sedona (-111.76099, 34.86974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.27 gal
38.89 L · about $50.85
Round trip
$101.69
20.54 gal · 77.78 L
Estimated CO2
91.3 kg one way
Round trip: 182.5 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $50.85 $101.69
Mid-grade $5.34 $54.82 $109.64
Premium $5.57 $57.16 $114.33
Diesel $6.37 $65.38 $130.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yuma and Sedona. The current time is 22:12:08.

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.