How to Get to Antelope Canyon: Directions, Distances & Travel Guide
Antelope Canyon sits about 6 miles east of Page, Arizona, on Navajo Nation land — and because a Navajo-guided tour is mandatory, "getting there" really means getting to your meeting point on time. Here are the driving distances from every major hub, the time-zone trap that ruins more tours than anything else, and exactly how to arrive whether you're driving, flying, or travelling without a car.
Antelope Canyon, Navajo Nation near Page, Arizona · Photo: editorial
Where Antelope Canyon actually is
Antelope Canyon lies in northern Arizona near the town of Page, just south of the Utah border, on land managed by the Navajo Nation within the Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park. It's split into separate sections, each with its own meeting point — so the address on your booking confirmation matters more than any single "Antelope Canyon" pin.
Lower AntelopeIndian Rte 222, off Hwy 98
From downtown Page~5.2 mi · ~10 min
From Page airport (PGA)~6.1 mi · ~15 min
Upper ↔ Lower~10 min apart
Lower Antelope Canyon ("Hasdeztwazi," Spiral Rock Arches): two adjacent operators on Indian Route 222 off Highway 98 — Ken's Tours (928-645-6997) and Dixie Ellis' (928-640-1761), both Page, AZ 86040. The canyon entrance is a short ~10-minute walk from the booths. Approx. GPS: 36.8967° N, 111.4165° W.
Upper Antelope Canyon ("Tsé bighánílíní"): several operators that often check in at downtown Page offices (e.g., 22 S Lake Powell Blvd), then drive guests ~20 minutes by 4×4 to the canyon off Highway 98.
Antelope Canyon X and other sections (Mystical, Ligai Si Anii) are nearby off Highway 98 with their own meeting points.
GPS & navigation reality
Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps route to the operator lots off Highway 98 reasonably well, but cell service is spotty, the lots aren't always signposted, and it's easy to confuse Upper and Lower. Download offline maps, follow the exact address or pin on your booking confirmation, and don't rely on phone signal at the canyon.
The Navajo Nation time-zone trap (confirmed for 2026)
Most of Arizona doesn't observe daylight saving and stays on Mountain Standard Time (MST) year-round. The Navajo Nation, however, does observe DST — and that remains true in 2026 (clocks moved forward March 8 and fall back November 1, 2026). Crucially, Antelope Canyon tours operate on Page/Arizona time (MST, no DST) to avoid confusion, even though the canyon is physically on Navajo land.
In summer (DST), Page matches Pacific time (same as Las Vegas/California); in winter it matches Mountain time (same as Utah).
Because the Utah line is under ~7 miles away and nearby Navajo cell towers observe DST, your phone may auto-switch to the wrong hour near Page. Set it manually to Phoenix/Page time.
Driving in from Monument Valley (observes DST) or Utah (Zion/Bryce) in summer, you "gain" an hour entering Page — build that into your arrival timing.
The single most common missed-tour mistake
Treat every voucher time as local Page (Phoenix/MST) time, set your phone manually, and arrive 30–60 minutes early. More tours are missed over the time zone than over the drive itself.
Driving directions & distances from major hubs (2026)
All figures are typical one-way driving estimates; expect longer with stops, and note that Google Maps tends to under-estimate the Las Vegas drive. Routes cross remote desert with limited fuel and services — gas up in advance, and avoid night driving where you can (deer and elk, poorly lit two-lane roads).
Driving distance & time to Page / Antelope Canyon (2026)
From
Distance
Drive time
Route
Las Vegas, NV
~273 mi
~4 hr 45 min
US-93 over Hoover Dam → Kingman → US-89
Grand Canyon South Rim
~130–140 mi
~2.5–3 hr
US-89 via Cameron
Sedona, AZ
~165 mi
~2.5–3 hr
US-89 north
Flagstaff, AZ
~135 mi
~2.25–2.5 hr
US-89 north via Cameron
Phoenix, AZ
~273 mi
~4.25 hr
I-17 to Flagstaff → US-89 north
Monument Valley
~115–125 mi
~2–2.5 hr
US-160 / US-163 (mind the time zone)
Zion National Park
~120–125 mi
~2.25–2.5 hr
US-89 (gain an hour entering AZ in summer)
Bryce Canyon
~150–157 mi
~2.5–3 hr
US-89
Los Angeles, CA
~480–500 mi
~7.5–8 hr
I-15 via Las Vegas
Salt Lake City, UT
~386 mi
~6–7 hr
I-15 south → US-89
Should you day-trip or stay over? From within ~2.5 hours (Grand Canyon, Sedona/Flagstaff, Zion) a day trip is comfortable. From Las Vegas or Phoenix (4.5+ hours each way), a single-day self-drive means 9–11 hours of driving for a ~1-hour canyon tour — strongly consider overnighting in Page so you can also enjoy Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell.
Getting there without a car
Public transport is essentially none: no train, no Greyhound, no scheduled public bus into the canyons. A single daily FlixBus runs Las Vegas–Page (~6 hr), but you'd still need local transport and a pre-booked tour. For car-free travelers, a transport-included guided tour is the realistic option — and from Las Vegas, it's the most popular way to do it.
No car? · from Las Vegas
Las Vegas: Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend with Lunch
★★★★★4.8(116 reviews)·Full day·From $230Transport & lunch included
The simplest way to reach Antelope Canyon without driving yourself: round-trip minibus from the Strip, a Navajo-guided walk through Lower Antelope, a stop at Horseshoe Bend, and a hot lunch — all in one (long) day. Your guide arranges pickup the day before; the van departs shortly after 7:00 AM.
Round-trip transportation by minibus with Wi-Fi
Lower Antelope Canyon entry fee & Navajo-guided walk
Coming from central Arizona instead? Two more car-free options:
From Flagstaff & Sedona: the Flagstaff & Sedona Lower Antelope Canyon Day Trip (from $312, 4.9★, ~10.5 hrs) includes hotel pickup, Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon Dam and a guided canyon hike — the easiest no-car route from central Arizona.
Flying in: Page Municipal Airport (PGA) is ~10–15 minutes from the canyons, with daily Contour Airlines flights to Phoenix and a new nonstop to Las Vegas from July 2, 2026 (flight under one hour, introductory one-way fares ~$80). Rent a car at PGA from Avis or Hertz. Larger gateways are Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX), both ~4.5 hours by road; Flagstaff (FLG) is closer (~2.25 hr). Confirm Contour's schedule directly before booking — frequency is limited and seasonal.
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Live availability from GetYourGuide — more Navajo-guided canyon tours, Horseshoe Bend trips and Page-area day trips, picked automatically for this page.
Parking & arrival logistics
Lower Antelope · self-park
Park, check in, walk in
Ample free parking at Ken's Tours and Dixie Ellis' on Indian Rte 222 (cars, RVs and buses). You park, check in at the booth with your voucher and photo ID, then walk ~10 minutes to the canyon entrance.
Upper Antelope · 4×4 shuttle
Leave the car, ride out
You leave your vehicle at the operator's office/lot and ride a 4×4 tour truck ~20 minutes to the canyon. Parking for cars and RVs is at the office; the shuttle is included with the tour.
Arrive early: operators generally ask for arrival 30 minutes before your slot (some Upper operators want 45). Groups not checked in ~30 minutes ahead can forfeit the reservation to walk-ups.
Parking fills in peak season (spring–fall) and on weekends — come early for a spot.
Restrooms are at the offices, not the canyon. Cell service and ATMs are unreliable nearby — bring your voucher, photo ID and cash for tips in advance.
Bags are banned at Lower Antelope: no backpacks, fanny packs, hydration packs, tripods, selfie sticks or GoPros. Bring only a phone/handheld camera and a small water bottle; no pets or service animals.
Nearby sights & fitting it into a road trip
Page is a hub for several iconic Southwest sights, so most visitors pair Antelope Canyon with at least one neighbour:
Horseshoe Bend~10–15 min · same day
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon Dama few minutes
Grand Canyon South Rim~2.5–3 hr
Monument Valley~2–2.5 hr
Horseshoe Bend is only ~4–7 miles from Antelope Canyon (a ~1.5-mile round-trip walk to the overlook) and is easily combined the same day. Antelope Canyon also fits naturally into a Grand Circle loop — e.g., Las Vegas → Zion → Bryce → Page (Antelope + Horseshoe Bend) → Monument Valley → Grand Canyon → back — or as a 2-day add-on from Las Vegas with an overnight in Page.
Antelope Canyon is near Page, Arizona, about 273 miles from Las Vegas — roughly a 4-hour-45-minute drive, or 5–5.5 hours if you stop at the Hoover Dam. The direct route runs US-93 over the Hoover Dam to Kingman, then US-89 north via Cameron. Without a car, a transport-included day tour from Las Vegas is the easiest option, though it makes for a long 14–16-hour day.
Can you get to Antelope Canyon without a car?
Yes, but only practically by booking a transport-included guided tour. There is no train to Page, no Greyhound service and no scheduled public bus into the canyons. Full-day tours run from Las Vegas, Sedona and Flagstaff with hotel pickup, the Navajo-guided canyon walk and lunch. Alternatively, fly Contour Airlines into Page Municipal Airport (PGA) and rent a car from Avis or Hertz on-site.
What time zone is Antelope Canyon in?
Antelope Canyon tours run on Page (Arizona) time — Mountain Standard Time year-round, with no daylight saving. This is the single biggest planning trap: the surrounding Navajo Nation and nearby Utah do observe daylight saving, so your phone may auto-switch to the wrong hour near Page. Set your phone manually to Phoenix/Page time and treat every voucher time as local Page time.
How far is Antelope Canyon from the Grand Canyon?
Antelope Canyon is about 130–140 miles from the Grand Canyon South Rim, roughly a 2.5–3-hour drive north on US-89 via Cameron. The two are commonly combined on a Southwest road trip, often with Horseshoe Bend, which sits just a few miles from Antelope Canyon outside Page.
Is there an airport near Antelope Canyon?
Yes. Page Municipal Airport (PGA) is about 10–15 minutes from the canyons, with daily Contour Airlines flights to Phoenix and a new nonstop to Las Vegas starting July 2, 2026 (flight under one hour, introductory fares around $80). Rental cars are available at PGA from Avis and Hertz. Larger gateways are Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX), both about 4.5 hours away by road.
The Navajo-guided tour is the bottleneck, so lock it in before the rest of the trip. See live availability on GetYourGuide, set your phone to Page/Arizona time, and arrive 30–60 minutes early.
From $75 in Page · from $230 with transport from Las Vegas
$15 Navajo permit included
Free cancellation on most listings
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