This road trip is a once in a lifetime and shows you the best of Northern Arizona and Southern Utah while minimizing drive times! I'd recommend flying into St George, Utah (or Las Vegas, NV but the drive to Springdale near Zion National Park will be longer on your first day) and flying out of Phoenix, Arizona airport.
If you’re coming from out of town, consider adding an extra day before and after the planned itinerary since each day is packed with activities.
Day 1
Significant Driving: Minimal
Evening: Stay in Zion (Springdale or Mount Carmel Junction areas)
Day 2
Significant Driving: Drive 1 hour from Zion to Kanab and then 1 hour from Kanab to Page
Evening: Stay in Page
Day 3
Significant Driving: Minimal
Evening: Stay in Page
Day 4 - Minimal
Significant Driving: Drive 2 hours from Page to Monument Valley
Evening: Stay in Tuba City or near the Grand Canyon
Day 5 - Big Driving Day at ~5 hours total
Significant Driving: Drive 3 hours from Monument Valley to the Grand Canyon and then 2 hours from the Grand Canyon to Sedona
Evening: Stay in Sedona
Day 6
Significant Driving: Minimal
Evening: Stay in Sedona
Day 7
Significant Driving: Drive 2 hours from Sedona to Phoenix
Evening: Stay in Phoenix
Day 8
Significant Driving: Minimal
Evenings: Stay in Phoenix
Day 9
Significant Driving: Drive 1 hour from Phoenix to Saguaro Lake and 1 hour from Saguaro Lake back to Phoenix
Evenings: Stay in Phoenix
