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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
3 stops · 13 hidden
- Tovrea Castle+21 minHidden gems · AZ
A wedding-cake "castle" on a cactus hill in Phoenix, ringed by one of the oldest saguaro gardens in the country.
- Bear Mountain (Sedona)+27 minHikes · AZ
a relentless red-rock climb to a panoramic summit — exposed, strenuous, and worth it
- Edge of the World (Mogollon Rim)+32 minCamping · AZ
Free cliff-edge camping on the Mogollon Rim
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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.