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Red-rock backcountry by Jeep
Trade the pavement for rugged western canyons, wildlife country, and wide-open Sedona views.
Drive corridor
Phoenix to Sedona drive: 16 ranked stops worth the detour
Phoenix, AZ → Sedona, AZ. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
117 miRoad miles
2 hr 4 minDrive time
1States crossed
16Detour stops
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
6 stops · 10 hidden
- Oakcreek Country Club+1 minGolf · AZ
A classic parkland course threading the junipers with red-rock views in every direction. Semi-private but happy to give visitors a tee time.
- Sedona Golf Resort+0 minGolf · AZ
Gary Panks framed this one against Sedona's red-rock cathedrals, and the par-3 10th may be the most photographed hole in the Southwest. Bring a wide-angle lens and play slow.
- Edge of the World (Mogollon Rim)+32 minCamping · AZ
Free cliff-edge camping on the Mogollon Rim
- Kierland Golf Club+39 minGolf · AZ
A 27-hole resort club in the heart of North Scottsdale at the Westin Kierland, with mountain views and easy access. Polished, central, and reliable.
- TPC Scottsdale Stadium+42 minGolf · AZ
This is the course with the famous stadium-enclosed par-3 16th where the Phoenix Open crowds roar. Even on a quiet Tuesday you can stand in that coliseum and feel the echo of 20,000 fans.
- The Boulders North+45 minGolf · AZ
Jay Morrish routed this through surreal piles of ancient granite at a Hilton Curio resort. The two courses rotate which is open to guests each day, so book ahead and savor whichever you draw.
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from Phoenix to Sedona?
About 2 hr 4 min and 117 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between Phoenix and Sedona?
Top ranked stops include Oakcreek Country Club, Sedona Golf Resort, Butterfly Burger. 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 Phoenix 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.