![]() ![]() ![]() Check out the red rocks, soak up a bit of "Zen-ness," and then travel up along Highway 89A through scenic Oak Creek Canyon, one of America's top scenic byways, to Flagstaff and on to the Grand Canyon. A wonderful way to break up your trip to the Grand Canyon is to plan a stop in Sedona. This is a more difficult drive, particularly between Sedona and Flagstaff, but it's also incredibly scenic. If you do choose to take the I40, be sure to stop in and check out the town of Williams, home to the Grand Canyon Railway.Īlternatively, you can drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff via Sedona. Although Google Maps will want to route you along Interstate 40 to Highway 64, the route along Highway 180 is significantly more scenic and only five minutes longer. The route most people take is up Interstate 17 to Flagstaff and across scenic Highway 180 to Highway 64. The ride is relatively scenic, as you pass through several vegetation zones ranging from cactus through to towering ponderosa pine forests and eventually a high desert area of scrub brush and Pinyon pines near the rim. Several impressive lookouts along the way may have you pulling over to snap a few photos. The route is along well-maintained and well-signposted roads, and although the recommended time for the trip is 3.5 hours, budget for longer. ![]() From Phoenix to the Grand Canyon by Car View from the top of the Desert View Watchtower | Photo Copyright: Lana Lawĭriving to the Grand Canyon either in your own vehicle or a rental car provides the highest level of flexibility. ![]()
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