Sedona to White Sands: Road Trip Guide & Distance

343.5 miles 552.8 km · straight line
412.2 miles estimated 663.4 km · driving distance
8h 18min estimated drive time
$40 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Sedona from White Sands?

The distance from Sedona to White Sands is 343.5 miles (552.8 km) as the crow flies. White Sands is located ESE of Sedona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 412.2 miles, taking about 8h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Sedona in Arizona and White Sands in New Mexico.

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 Sedona and White Sands. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Sedona to White Sands

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 18min $40 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 58min $33–$62* Budget
Train ~7h 53min $49–$144* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sedona & White Sands

Quick Facts

Sedona
34.87°N, 111.76°W
America/Phoenix
1319m elevation
White Sands
32.79°N, 106.33°W
America/Denver
1219m 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 72.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients