Red rocks & desert wonders
This is leg 2 of 2, the final leg.
Travel leg · Grand Canyon & Arizona
Sedona to Grand Canyon
Sedona and Grand Canyon sit about 141 km (88 mi) apart in a straight line, with Grand Canyon to the north. It is leg 2 of 2 on our Grand Canyon & Arizona itinerary, a 5-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 141 km · 88 mi
- Est. road distance
- 169–198 km
- Est. drive time
- 1 h 45 min – 3 h
- Direction
- Heading north
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Grand Canyon & Arizona itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 169–198 km (105–123 mi) of road and 1 h 45 min – 3 h behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
Most groups fly into Phoenix and rent a car for the whole trip. The drive north is straightforward and passes through changing landscapes. Parking at popular trailheads and viewpoints can fill up, so shared cars and early starts help. Shuttles operate in some park areas.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Grand Canyon
Plan at least one full day on the South Rim, two if you want a hike below the rim.
Mather Point
First big overlook, a short walk from the main visitor center.
Yavapai Geology Museum
Glass-walled museum on the rim that explains the canyon's rock layers.
Bright Angel Trail
Classic switchback trail below the rim; turn around at the 1.5- or 3-mile resthouse.
El Tovar Dining Room
Historic 1905 lodge dining room steps from the rim.
El Tovar Lounge
Small lodge bar with a porch overlooking the rim.
Rim Trail
Mostly paved path linking overlooks from Yavapai Point toward Hermits Rest.
Before you leave Sedona
Give it two days: one for the big hikes, one for the creek, galleries and a winery.
On this curated route
Where Sedona → Grand Canyon sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Grand Canyon to Sedona is the same 141 km in a straight line, heading south. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
The biggest gap comes in July, when Grand Canyon averages highs 3°C warmer than Sedona.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedona high | 11° | 13° | 18° | 22° | 27° | 34° | 35° | 33° | 30° | 23° | 17° | 10° |
| Grand Canyon high | 11° | 14° | 19° | 24° | 29° | 37° | 37° | 36° | 32° | 25° | 17° | 11° |
| Sedona rain | 47 | 48 | 33 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 69 | 68 | 37 | 31 | 33 | 51 |
| Grand Canyon rain | 31 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 45 | 50 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 29 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Grand Canyon month guides.
Sedona to Grand Canyon: questions travelers ask
How far is Sedona from Grand Canyon?
Sedona is about 141 km (88 mi) from Grand Canyon in a straight line, with Grand Canyon to the north. By road, we estimate 169–198 km (105–123 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Sedona to Grand Canyon?
An estimated 1 h 45 min – 3 h, assuming 169–198 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Sedona to Grand Canyon?
Our Grand Canyon & Arizona itinerary includes this leg. Grand Canyon & Arizona runs about 5 days across 3 stops, best in Mar – May.
Getting to Sedona
- Phoenix to Sedona 161 km
Guides for both ends
- Sedona travel guide
- Sedona weather best time to visit
- Grand Canyon travel guide
- Grand Canyon weather best time to visit
Grand Canyon by month
Plan Sedona → Grand Canyon with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.