Williams AZ to Sedona AZ drive: Distance, time & best stops

The distance from Williams AZ to Sedona AZ is 60 miles, with a 1h8m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Williams AZ to Sedona AZ drive are the Grand Canyon Deer Farm, the Keyhole Sink Trail and Flagstaff AZ.

Finding the best things to do between Williams AZ and Sedona AZ

The Williams AZ to Sedona AZ drive takes you from the gateway to the Grand Canyon to one of the most attractive towns in Arizona.

Williams AZ is one of the main gateways to the Grand Canyon National Park. The Grand Canyon Railway leaves from here.

Otherwise, this is a Route 66 town with a decent selection of road trip kitsch. The main highlight is the Bearizona Wildlife Park, where you can view North American animals such as bison, black bears and Arctic wolves from your vehicle on a drive-through route.

Good Williams accommodation options include the Lodge on Route 66 and the La Quinta.

Desert town Sedona sits in an inspirational setting amid red rock buttes, canyons and forest. It’s no wonder so many artists choose to live there.

The surrounding desert trails and state parks are magnificent for hiking and biking. You can also explore on a scenic helicopter flight, outback Jeep tour, guided ATV adventure or e-biking at Cathedral Rock.

Other Sedona experiences include Verde Valley wine tours, Jeep tours of the mystical Sedona vortexes, glassblowing workshops and nighttime stargazing sessions.

For great Sedona accommodation that makes the most of the views, try the Sky Ranch Lodge or Amara Resort.

Williams AZ to Sedona AZ distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Williams AZ to Sedona AZ is 60 miles. You can expect a driving time of one hour and eight minutes. The quickest route is down the I-40, then the AZ-89a.

The best road trip stops on the Williams AZ to Sedona AZ drive are the Grand Canyon Deer Farm, the Keyhole Sink Trail and Flagstaff AZ.

Best stops between Williams AZ and Sedona AZ: Grand Canyon Deer Farm

The Grand Canyon Deer Farm to the east of Williams, Arizona, tends to be a hit with children. The deer here have been hand-raised from babies, which means they are accustomed to and comfortable with human contact. Other animals at the park include wallabies, peacocks, llamas and bison.

Williams AZ to Sedona AZ drive: The Keyhole Sink Trail

The Keyhole Sink Trail is just off Historic Route 66, and takes you to an attractive box canyon. The trail heads through Ponderosa pine forest and once at the canyon, you’ll find petroglyphs thought to be 1,000 years old.

Williams AZ to Sedona AZ road trip attractions: Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff AZ is largely known as a gateway to the Grand Canyon. You can take a Grand Canyon day tour from here, but you can also do a day trip to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.

Other Flagstaff experiences include haunted pub crawls, e-bike tours and an adventure course of wobbly bridges, ropes and ziplines. Stargazing enthusiasts can also take a tour of the Lowell Observatory and the Walnut Canyon National Monument is just to the east of the city. The latter is home to several ancient cliff dwellings.

Good Flagstaff accommodation options include the utterly charming Little America, and the great value Elev8.