Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Scottsdale to Sedona. If you're planning a road trip to Sedona, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
customize this trip10:00 am start in Scottsdale
drive for about 36 minutes
10:36 am Cave Creek
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:36 am
drive for about 58 minutes
12:35 pm Mayer (Arizona)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:35 pm
drive for about 42 minutes
2:16 pm Montezuma Castle National Monument
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:16 pm
drive for about 30 minutes
3:46 pm Jerome (Arizona)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:46 pm
drive for about 38 minutes
5:24 pm Oak Creek Canyon
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 6:24 pm
drive for about 8 minutes
driving ≈ 3.5 hours
Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?
The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Sedona.
If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Enchantment Resort, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.
Want to research more popular hotels in Sedona? Click the blue button below.
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Elote Cafe, which was mentioned 3 times.
Want to research more popular restaurants in Sedona? Click the blue button below.
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Chapel of the Holy Cross (4 mentions) Slide Rock State Park (4 mentions) Oak Creek Canyon (3 mentions) Bell Rock Trail (3 mentions) Devils Bridge (3 mentions)Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Sedona. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Beth from Greensboro asked:
Best things to do in Sedona besides hiking? (3 answers)
Sam from Munich asked:
Nature Lover in Sedona (2 answers)
Carli from asked:
Vortex Hike/ Sound healing (2 answers)
Kara from Boston asked:
Best hikes and natural swimming holes (1 answer)
Mee-Na from asked:
Going on a roadtrip to Sedona, AZ. Is taking I-10 better route? (1 answer)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Sedona to Scottsdale drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Scottsdale? Try searching for places within 2 hours of Scottsdale.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Scottsdale to Sedona. Or get a full Scottsdale to Sedona flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Scottsdale well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Scottsdale!
At a Glance without making any stops50 Scottsdale travel answers
4 Cave Creek travel answers
8 Jerome (Arizona) travel answers
95 Sedona travel answers