Detailed Drivers is Phoenix's long distance car service, providing flat-rate door-to-door transportation to Tucson, Sedona, Flagstaff, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and destinations across the Southwest. Sedan from $275, SUV from $345, Sprinter from $445 — all-inclusive pricing with no surge, no tolls added, no fuel surcharges.
City-to-city car service from Phoenix costs $195-$795 for a sedan depending on distance, with flat-rate pricing that includes the vehicle, professional chauffeur, fuel, and all tolls. No surge pricing — the quote you receive is the price you pay.
| Destination | Distance | Drive Time | Highway | Sedan | SUV | Sprinter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prescott | 100 mi | 1.5-2 hrs | I-17 → AZ-69 | $245 | $315 | $395 |
| Tucson | 115 mi | 1.5-2 hrs | I-10 South | $275 | $345 | $445 |
| Sedona | 115 mi | 2-2.5 hrs | I-17 → AZ-179 | $295 | $375 | $475 |
| Flagstaff | 145 mi | 2-2.5 hrs | I-17 North | $345 | $435 | $545 |
| Payson | 95 mi | 1.5 hrs | AZ-87 North | $225 | $285 | $365 |
| Nogales (border) | 185 mi | 2.5-3 hrs | I-19 South | $395 | $495 | $625 |
| Las Vegas | 300 mi | 4-4.5 hrs | US-93 → I-11 | $695 | $875 | $1,095 |
| San Diego | 355 mi | 5-5.5 hrs | I-8 West | $745 | $935 | $1,175 |
| Los Angeles | 370 mi | 5-5.5 hrs | I-10 West | $795 | $995 | $1,245 |
| Palm Springs | 265 mi | 4-4.5 hrs | I-10 West | $595 | $745 | $945 |
All prices are flat-rate and include vehicle, chauffeur, fuel, and tolls. No surge pricing. Prices valid as of March 2026.
The Phoenix-Las Vegas corridor is the most popular intercity route in the Southwest. Here is a real cost and time comparison for the 300-mile trip.
| Factor | Detailed Drivers | Fly PHX → LAS | Drive yourself | Uber Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total door-to-door time | 4.5-5 hrs | 3.5-4.5 hrs | 4.5-5 hrs | 4.5-5 hrs |
| Cost (1 person) | $695 | $80-$200 flight + $40 rideshare | $55 gas | $550-$1,100+ |
| Cost (2 people) | $695 total | $160-$400 + $40 | $55 | $550-$1,100+ |
| Cost (4 people) | $695 total | $320-$800 + $80 | $55 | N/A (max 3 pax) |
| Productive time | 4.5 hrs (work entire trip) | 55 min (flight only) | 0 hrs (driving) | 4.5 hrs |
| Luggage limit | Full trunk + roof rack | 1 carry-on free | Full trunk | Standard trunk |
| Stops en route | Yes — Wickenburg, Kingman | No | Yes | No (new ride) |
| Surge pricing risk | None — flat rate | $400+ fight weekends | Gas only | 3.0-5.0x surge |
Four roundtrip flights PHX → LAS: $640-$1,600. Add $160 for rideshares (Uber/Lyft at both airports, both directions). Total: $800-$1,760. Detailed Drivers SUV roundtrip for 4 people: $875 × 2 = $1,750, minus 10% return discount = $1,575. For a standard weekend, the costs are comparable — but the car service includes door-to-door pickup from your Scottsdale hotel and dropoff at your Las Vegas Strip hotel, no airport lines, and trunk space for everyone's bags.
When the Super Bowl comes to Phoenix (most recently 2023, returning 2027) or a major boxing/UFC event hits Las Vegas, flights on the PHX-LAS corridor spike to $300-$500 one-way. Uber Black in Las Vegas during fight weekends surges 4.0-5.0x — a normal $550 ride becomes $2,200-$2,750. Detailed Drivers flat rate: $695 sedan, $875 SUV, $1,095 Sprinter. Same price every weekend, every event, year-round.
Phoenix sits at the intersection of I-10 and I-17, connecting Arizona's cities and the broader Southwest. These are our most-booked routes.
115 miles south via I-10. The fastest major route from Phoenix — 90 minutes of straight interstate through Casa Grande and Marana. The only slowdown is I-10/I-19 interchange construction in southern Tucson (2024-2027). Common Tucson destinations: University of Arizona, Raytheon Missile Systems, Davis-Monthan AFB, El Presidio Historic District, Tucson International Airport (TUS), and the Tubac resort corridor south of town.
115 miles north via I-17 to Camp Verde, then AZ-179 through the Village of Oak Creek into Sedona. The AZ-179 segment winds through red rock canyon country with scenic pulloffs — stunning but slow (35-45 mph curves). Total drive time is 2-2.5 hours. Popular for corporate retreats at L'Auberge de Sedona and Enchantment Resort, wellness retreats, wedding travel, and winter snowbird day trips. The vortex hikes at Cathedral Rock and Bell Rock are 10 minutes from Uptown Sedona.
300 miles northwest via US-93 through Wickenburg and Kingman, then I-11 into Las Vegas. This desert highway crosses open Sonoran terrain with limited services between Wickenburg and Kingman (75 miles). Our vehicles carry extra water and emergency supplies for this stretch. Drive time is 4-4.5 hours. The route bypasses Hoover Dam — the I-11 bypass bridge saves 30 minutes versus the old US-93 route. Dropoffs anywhere on the Strip, downtown Fremont Street, or Henderson.
370 miles west via I-10 through Buckeye, Quartzsite, Blythe (California border), and Palm Springs into the LA Basin. The I-10/I-15/I-215 interchange near Ontario can add 45-60 minutes during LA rush hour (3-7 PM). Our drivers use the CA-60 bypass through Riverside for East LA destinations. Drive time is 5-5.5 hours off-peak. Common LA destinations: Downtown, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, LAX Airport, Pasadena, and West Hollywood.
Every vehicle in our Phoenix fleet is built for desert driving — tinted windows, dual-zone climate control set to 68°F, pre-cooled 15 minutes before pickup, USB-C charging, and bottled water on ice.
3 passengers, 2 large bags. Best for solo executives, couples, and business travelers. The quiet cabin handles conference calls on the Phoenix-Tucson corridor without road noise interference.
6 passengers, 6 bags. Best for families, golf groups (fits 4 bags), and executives with oversized luggage. Third-row folds flat for ski equipment on Flagstaff runs.
10-14 passengers with luggage. Standing headroom, captain's chairs, rear A/C zone. Standard for bachelor/bachelorette Vegas trips, Sedona corporate retreats, and wedding party shuttles.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is one of the busiest airports in the Southwest, handling 50+ million passengers annually. For destinations within a 5-hour drive — Tucson, Sedona, Flagstaff, and Las Vegas — the total door-to-door travel time by car is comparable to or faster than flying when you factor in PHX check-in, TSA security (20-40 minutes at Terminal 4 during peak hours), boarding, deplaning, baggage claim, and ground transportation at both ends.
The Phoenix-Tucson corridor is the most common business commute in Arizona. Intel (Chandler), Honeywell (Phoenix), and Raytheon Missile Systems (Tucson) share engineers and executives between facilities weekly. Flying means driving to PHX, parking ($18/day economy), processing through security, a 35-minute flight, then another 20 minutes from TUS airport to the Raytheon campus on East Hermans Road. Total: 3-3.5 hours. A chauffeured sedan does it in 90 minutes door-to-door, and you work the entire time.
For Las Vegas trips, the economics shift toward car service for groups. Four friends flying roundtrip spend $640-$1,600 on flights plus $160 in airport rideshares. An Escalade SUV roundtrip: $1,575 total (with 10% return discount). Everyone rides together, no one needs to be sober for the drive home, and you avoid the 45-minute taxi line at McCarran Airport on Sunday night when 100,000 other visitors are trying to leave at the same time.
Sedona and Flagstaff routes have no commercial flight option at all. The nearest airport with scheduled service is Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) with limited regional flights. Most Phoenix residents either drive themselves or hire a car service. Our black car service handles the winding AZ-179 through Oak Creek Canyon so you can enjoy the red rock scenery instead of navigating hairpin turns. Corporate retreat groups headed to Enchantment Resort or L'Auberge de Sedona use our Sprinter van service to transport the entire team in one vehicle.
Phoenix is home to major semiconductor, aerospace, and financial firms that require regular intercity travel across Arizona and the Southwest.
Intel's Chandler fabrication complex, TSMC's new north Phoenix fab, and Microchip Technology's Chandler headquarters form Arizona's semiconductor triangle. Engineers and executives commute between these campuses and Tucson's optics corridor (University of Arizona) regularly. Our sedan service provides a secure, quiet cabin for confidential calls between sites.
Raytheon Missile Systems (Tucson), Boeing (Mesa), Honeywell Aerospace (Phoenix), and General Dynamics (Scottsdale) drive constant intercity traffic on the I-10 corridor. Defense executives with security clearances prefer private car service over commercial flights — no public terminal exposure, no seat neighbors, and document review during the drive.
Sedona and Scottsdale host hundreds of corporate retreats annually. Companies fly teams into PHX and need ground transportation to Sedona resorts (Enchantment, L'Auberge, Hilton Sedona), Scottsdale resorts (Fairmont, Four Seasons, The Phoenician), or Flagstaff conference centers. Sprinter vans handle groups of 10-14 from PHX to any resort in 2-2.5 hours.
The Cactus League (MLB spring training, February-March) brings 3+ million visitors to the Phoenix metro area. Fifteen teams play across 10 stadiums in Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Surprise, and Peoria. Corporate hospitality groups book Sprinter vans for multi-stadium days. The WM Phoenix Open (golf, February) at TPC Scottsdale draws 700,000+ fans — the largest attended event in golf.
Intel, TSMC, and Microchip leaders shuttling between Chandler fabs and Tucson optics labs. Confidential calls in a private cabin beat the PHX-TUS flight shuffle.
Raytheon, Boeing, and Honeywell teams moving between Phoenix, Mesa, and Tucson facilities. Security-conscious travel without public terminal exposure.
Groups of 8-14 heading to Las Vegas via US-93. Sprinter van keeps the party together — and provides a designated driver for the return trip Sunday.
Couples and groups traveling to Sedona spas, vortex hikes, and red rock resorts. Chauffeur navigates the AZ-179 curves while you preview your spa menu.
Winter residents (November-April) exploring Arizona beyond Scottsdale — day trips to Sedona, Prescott, and Flagstaff without renting a car or driving unfamiliar mountain roads.
Corporate hospitality groups visiting Cactus League stadiums and TPC Scottsdale. Multi-stop Sprinter van service across Mesa, Tempe, Surprise, and Peoria.
We pick up from any address in the Phoenix metro area for city-to-city trips, including all East Valley and West Valley communities.
Visit detaileddrivers.com/reservations or call (888) 420-0177. Tell us your pickup address, destination city, date, and passenger count.
Select Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan (1-3 passengers), Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV (4-6 passengers), or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van (7-14 passengers).
Receive a flat-rate quote within minutes. No surge pricing, no hidden fees. Pay by credit card, corporate account, or monthly invoice.
Your chauffeur arrives 10 minutes early in a pre-cooled vehicle. Track your driver in real time. Work, rest, or enjoy the desert scenery.
Last Updated: March 2026 · As of 2026, Detailed Drivers serves 67+ cities across the United States · Phoenix City-to-City Car Service · (888) 420-0177
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