Sedona Marathon

How do I get to Sedona?

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Most visitors travel to Sedona by car and you may want to consider taking State Route (SR) 179 which is designated as an  by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), based on its natural, recreational and scenic qualities. The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes, preserves and enhances selected roads throughout the United States.  Sedona' nearest International Airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), located just two hours south of Sedona.  Or, consider taking a charter flight to Sedona and land at one of the most picturesque  in the country!

From Phoenix: Total Distance 119 miles/Estimated Time 2 hours

Option A: Take I-17 north towards Flagstaff (98 miles), Exit at State Route 179* (exit 298), Turn left (west) onto State Route 179, Proceed on State Route 179 to Sedona (14 miles).  *State Route 179 is designated as an All American Road by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) based on its natural, recreational and scenic qualities. The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes, preserves and enhances selected roads throughout the United States.

Option B: Take I-17 north towards Flagstaff (98 miles), Exit at AZ 260 (exit 289), Turn left onto AZ 260, Proceed west toward Hwy 89A (16 miles), Turn right on Hwy 89A and continue to Sedona (19 miles)

From Las Vegas: Total Distance 275 miles/Estimated Time 5 hours

Take I-515/ US-93 towards Hoover Dam/ Arizona (20 miles), Continue on US-93 towards Kingman, AZ (6 miles), Turn left onto US-93/I-40 (78 miles), Proceed east on I-40 towards Flagstaff, AZ (145 miles), Take I-17 south (exit 195) (3 miles), Take Hwy 89A (exit 337), Proceed south on Hwy-89A to Sedona (23 miles)

From Los Angeles: Total Distance 482/ Estimated Time 7 hours 30 minutes

Option A: Take I-10 east to Hwy-101 north, Take Hwy 101 north to I-17 north, Follow option A or B from Phoenix

Option B: Take I-40 east towards Flagstaff, Take I-17 south (exit 195) (3 miles), Take Hwy 89A (exit 337), Proceed south on Hwy-89A to Sedona (23 miles)
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