San Diego to Sedona: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.9 miles 553.4 km · straight line
459.8 miles actual route 740 km · driving distance
8h 31min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is San Diego from Sedona?

The distance from San Diego to Sedona is 343.9 miles (553.4 km) as the crow flies. Sedona is located ENE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.8 miles, taking about 8h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — San Diego in California and Sedona in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Diego and Sedona. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from San Diego to Sedona

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 31min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 13min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 5min $55–$161* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m elevation
Sedona
34.87°N, 111.76°W
America/Phoenix
1319m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM