Where to stop

Best places to stop between Phoenix and Grand Canyon Village

The I-17 and AZ-89A drive runs about 230 miles and 4 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 122 of 230

   1. Sedona, AZ

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 108 miles left to Grand Canyon Village.

   Hotels in SedonaWhere to stay in Sedona

2. Mile 150 of 230

   2. Flagstaff, AZ

   The last big stop before Grand Canyon Village, 80 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in FlagstaffWhere to stay in Flagstaff

Sights worth the detour

• Red rocks of Sedona
• Oak Creek Canyon drive
• Desert View Watchtower

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost