Sedona to Yosemite: Road Trip Guide & Distance

479.4 miles 771.6 km · straight line
575.3 miles estimated 925.9 km · driving distance
11h 34min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Sedona from Yosemite?

The distance from Sedona to Yosemite is 479.4 miles (771.6 km) as the crow flies. Yosemite is located WNW of Sedona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 575.3 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Sedona in Arizona and Yosemite in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Sedona and Yosemite. 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 Yosemite

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 34min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 53min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 59min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sedona & Yosemite

Quick Facts

Sedona
34.87°N, 111.76°W
America/Phoenix
1319m elevation
Yosemite
37.87°N, 119.54°W
America/Los_Angeles
1209m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients