How long is the drive from Phoenix to Zion NP?

About 6 hr 53 min and 393 mi of road driving, before any detours.

What are the best stops between Phoenix and Zion NP?

Top ranked stops include Sego Restaurant, Vermillion 45, Horseshoe Bend. 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 Zion NP, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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Phoenix to Zion NP road trip: 18 stops worth the detour

Phoenix, AZ → Zion NP, UT. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

393 miRoad miles

6 hr 53 minDrive time

2States crossed

18Detour stops

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Worth the detour

Stops along the drive

8 stops · 10 hidden

All18 Dining6 Scenic landmarks3 Ski & snowboard2 Hikes2 Golf2 Mountain biking1 Breweries & distilleries1 Hidden gems1

Horseshoe Bend+3 min
Scenic landmarks · AZ
The Colorado River’s 270° bend, 1,000 feet down
Toadstool Hoodoos+0 min
Scenic landmarks · UT
Balanced-rock hoodoos on an easy desert walk
Arizona Snowbowl+4 min
Ski & snowboard · AZ
ski the San Francisco Peaks high above the desert
Flagstaff (Mount Elden)+3 min
Mountain biking · AZ
cool pine-forest singletrack at 7,000 ft
Continental Country Club+7 min
Golf · AZ
A pine-lined course at 7,000 feet with the San Francisco Peaks watching over you. One of Flagstaff's best public escapes when the valley is baking.
Antelope Canyon+9 min
Scenic landmarks · AZ
The light-beam slot canyon on Navajo land
Angels Landing (Zion)+14 min
Ski & snowboard · UT
chains to a knife-edge summit; permit required
Sedona Golf Resort+20 min
Golf · 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.

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State hubs & places

Arizona atlas Utah atlas Sego Restaurant Vermillion 45 Horseshoe Bend Toadstool Hoodoos

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Where to stay along this drive

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FAQ

Before you go

How long is the drive from Phoenix to Zion NP?
About 6 hr 53 min and 393 mi of road driving, before any detours.
What are the best stops between Phoenix and Zion NP?
Top ranked stops include Sego Restaurant, Vermillion 45, Horseshoe Bend. 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 Zion NP, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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