Roamward pick
Red-rock backcountry by Jeep
Trade the pavement for rugged western canyons, wildlife country, and wide-open Sedona views.
Drive corridor
Los Angeles to Sedona drive: 22 ranked stops, break in Quartzsite
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.
478 miRoad miles
7 hr 47 minDrive time
2States crossed
22Detour stops
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
11 stops · 11 hidden
- 101 Noodle Express+5 minDining · CA
San Gabriel Valley noodle shop specializing in handmade noodles and its cult-favorite crisp, savory beef roll. Order: Beef roll.
- Butterfly Burger+2 minDining · AZ
Chef Lisa Dahl's playful 'couture burger lounge' in the Village of Oak Creek, with a marble bar, 40-plus bourbons and boozy milkshakes — the most fun, low-key stop in her Sedona family.
- Cabazon Dinosaurs+1 minRoadside Americana · CA
Giant roadside dinosaurs off I-10
- Sichuan Impression+9 minDining · CA
Acclaimed San Gabriel Valley restaurant specializing in the rustic home-style cooking of Sichuan province with bold, tongue-numbing flavors. Order: Mount Emei cold noodles.
- Sherman's Deli & Bakery+17 minDining · CA
Family-run New York-style Jewish deli in Palm Springs since 1963, legendary for pastrami on rye and matzo ball soup. Order: Pastrami on rye.
- Mr. Lyons Steakhouse+22 minDining · CA
Contemporary spin on a classic Palm Springs steakhouse with tableside service. (Downtown)
- Messob+27 minDining · CA
Little Ethiopia mainstay since 1985 serving communal platters of stews scooped up with spongy injera in the heart of Fairfax. Order: Messob combination platter.
- 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
- Two Hommes+32 minDining · CA
Afro-centric eatery near SoFi blending West African and California flavors. (Inglewood)
- The Horny Toad+41 minDining · AZ
Cave Creek's original restaurant (1976), where the crispy fried chicken is routinely called some of Arizona's best. Rustic saloon décor, patios, and zero pretension.
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Plan your night
No reliable beds on a long stretch
As of August 2026, no reliable overnight lodging operates between Victorville and Phoenix — plan to push through or anchor your night at either end.
Stay & experience
Where to break the drive
Long drive — book a night near Quartzsite, then compare stays in Sedona.
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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.