Cities Near Sedona
Cities near Sedona, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Flagstaff, Deer Valley, Surprise. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Sedona, Arizona is Flagstaff, about 24 mi (38 km) away — roughly 45 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | 24 mi / 38 km | 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Deer Valley | 85 mi / 136 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Surprise | 92 mi / 147 km | 2 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Scottsdale | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Glendale | 95 mi / 153 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Phoenix | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Avondale | 105 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gilbert | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ahwatukee Foothills | 106 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Buckeye | 114 mi / 183 km | 2 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Sedona
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Flagstaff, Deer Valley, Surprise, Scottsdale, Glendale. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Sedona
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Avondale, Gilbert, Ahwatukee Foothills, Buckeye. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Sedona include Flagstaff, Deer Valley, Surprise, Scottsdale, Glendale. The closest is Flagstaff, about 24 miles (38 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Flagstaff
- → Best time to visit Deer Valley
- → Best time to visit Surprise
- → Best time to visit Scottsdale
- → Best time to visit Glendale
- → Best time to visit Phoenix
- → Best time to visit Avondale
- → Best time to visit Gilbert
- → Best time to visit Ahwatukee Foothills
- → Best time to visit Buckeye