Winslow to Phoenix road trip: Drive time, distance & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Winslow AZ to Phoenix drive are Flagstaff, Sedona and Camp Grande. The distance from Winslow to Phoenix by car is 201 miles, with a 2h58m driving time.

Finding the best things to do between Winslow and Phoenix

The Winslow to Phoenix drive takes you from a famous Route 66 pit stop to the capital of Arizona.

Most people know Winslow, Arizona, from the Eagles song Take It Easy. Standin’ On The Corner Park is a classic, kitsch Route 66 attraction.

It’s not the only thing to see in Winslow, however. The Old Trails Museum covers local heritage, including ranching, the Santa Fe Railroad and Route 66.

Homolovi State Park, meanwhile, is home to several archaeological sites relating to the Hopi people. There are also walking trails and wildlife viewing areas.

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A stay in Phoenix is at its best when you explore the surrounding Sonoran Desert. That might be in a hot air balloon flight, on an ATV tour or on a guided sunset hiking adventure. You can also do day tours along the Apache Trail.

For other Phoenix experiences, try a downtown food tour, a street art tour or a spooky nighttime ghost walk.

Attractions that you might wish to buy advance include cell phone-friendly tickets for include Phoenix Zoo, the Sea Life aquarium or a drunk Shakespeare performance.

For Phoenix accommodation options with a bit of character, try the art-splashed Foundre or the resort-like Raintree at Phoenix South Mountain Preserve.

Winslow AZ to Phoenix distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Winslow to Phoenix is 201 miles. This is along the quickest route, via the I-17 and I-40, rather than the shortest route via the AZ-87. You can expect a journey time of around two hours and 58 minutes.

The best road trip stops on the Winslow AZ to Phoenix drive are Flagstaff, Sedona and Camp Verde.

Winslow AZ to Phoenix 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.

Winslow AZ to Phoenix drive: Sedona, Arizona

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.

For more suggestions, see the guide to the Sedona to Phoenix drive.

Best stops between Winslow AZ and Phoenix: Camp Verde, Arizona

Camp Verde is an all-action kind of place. Great Camp Verde activities include tackling the Verde River in an inflatable kayak, horseback-riding through the mountains and off-road Jeep tours.

Top attractions include the Out of Africa Wildlife Park – where you can also take on a zipline course – and the Verde Valley Archaeology Center. The latter looks at the life of the Native Sinagua people.

Great Camp Verde accommodation options include the Cliff Castle Casino Hotel and the Fort Verde Suites.