10 Cities Near West Sedona + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to West Sedona, Arizona, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Flagstaff, Deer Valley, Surprise.
The closest notable city to West Sedona, Arizona is Flagstaff, about 24 mi (39 km) away — roughly 47 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 / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Deer Valley | 84 mi / 135 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Surprise | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Scottsdale | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Glendale | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Phoenix | 99 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Avondale | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Gilbert | 105 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ahwatukee Foothills | 106 mi / 170 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Buckeye | 113 mi / 181 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from West 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 West 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 West Sedona include Flagstaff, Deer Valley, Surprise, Scottsdale, Glendale. The closest is Flagstaff, about 24 miles (39 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.