How far is Sedona from Phoenix?

Sedona is about 116 miles from Phoenix by road — a drive of roughly 2 hr 16 min in normal traffic via I-17 North and AZ-179 / AZ-89A. Distance figures below come from live road-network routing between the two downtowns; drive times are typical, and rush hours in Phoenix add 30–45 minutes at peak.

The route between Sedona and Phoenix

The trip runs I-17 North out of the Valley, then AZ-179 through the Village of Oak Creek or AZ-89A through uptown Sedona.

Distance and drive-time snapshot

Distance: about 116 road miles between the two downtowns. Typical drive time: 2 hr 16 min in normal traffic. Add 30–45 minutes for metro rush hours around Phoenix. Door-to-door from a specific address adds a few minutes on either end depending on your exact pickup and drop-off points.

Driving times to nearby cities

All figures below from the same live road-network routing (distances are road miles from Phoenix, times are typical driving minutes in normal traffic):

CityDistance from PhoenixTypical drive
Flagstaff, AZ144 miles155 min
Prescott, AZ99 miles120 min
Payson, AZ89 miles106 min

Shuttle between Sedona and Phoenix

Airport Shuttle of Phoenix runs private, door-to-door shuttle service on this corridor 24/7 — pickup at any address in Sedona, drop-off at any address in Phoenix, flat rate, no surge pricing at any hour.

Based on 8,576 real completed Airport Shuttle of Phoenix trips on this corridor, a private sedan or SUV has typically run $160-$237 each way (25th–75th percentile; most rides land near $198). Round trips save 10% off each way.


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Group travel on this corridor

Shuttle vans seat up to 8 with luggage, so a family or group traveling together pays one flat vehicle price, not per head — often beating per-person rideshare pricing on a corridor this long.

Sedona to Phoenix: distance FAQ

Planning the trip? See the dedicated Phoenix airport to Sedona shuttle guide for terminal pickups and Sedona lodging, or Flagstaff to Phoenix shuttle if you continue north on I-17.

Driving yourself vs. booking a shuttle

On a 116-mile corridor, driving yourself means 2 hours 16 minutes behind the wheel each way, plus parking or airport fees at the far end and the return drive on the same day. A reserved shuttle keeps the driver on one direction only, prices as a flat door-to-door total, and handles traffic windows for you — many travelers on this route book us for exactly that reason.

FAQ

How far is Sedona from Phoenix?

About 116 miles via I-17 North - a 2¼-hour drive in normal traffic, longer on peak fall and spring weekends when Oak Creek Canyon traffic builds.

How far is Sedona from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?

About 116-120 door-to-door miles - typically 2¼ to 2½ hours. A private shuttle pickup at your terminal beats the 2-hour rental-car counter + drive combination.

How much does a shuttle from Phoenix to Sedona cost?

Real completed trips on this corridor run about $160-$237 each way (25th-75th percentile; most land near $198). Flat door-to-door total, no surge.


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