Drive corridor
Los Angeles to Sedona road trip: 22 stops worth the detour
Los Angeles, CA → Sedona, AZ. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
4 stops · 18 hidden
- Cabazon Dinosaurs+1 minRoadside Americana · CA
Giant roadside dinosaurs off I-10
- Watts Towers+29 minRoadside Americana · CA
Simon Rodia’s 99-ft mosaic spires
- Edge of the World (Mogollon Rim)+32 minCamping · AZ
Free cliff-edge camping on the Mogollon Rim
- Coconino National Forest+44 minWild lands · AZ
Sedona red rock and ponderosa high country
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State hubs & places
Where to stay
Where to stay along this drive
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Los Angeles to Sedona?
About 7 hr 47 min and 478 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Los Angeles and Sedona?
Top ranked stops include Oakcreek Country Club, Sedona Golf Resort, 101 Noodle Express. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Los Angeles to Sedona, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
Paper backup
Glovebox note
Dead zones happen. Plan this corridor, then use Print glovebox sheet on the trip page for a paper itinerary with coordinates — no signal required. Start here: pre-filled From→To door.