The Best Arizona Road Trips for Coffee Lovers

Zona Coffee Company’s Guide to Hitting the Road—Arizona Style

There’s nothing better than loading up the car, grabbing your favorite Zona Coffee, and heading out across the desert. Arizona isn’t just a state—it’s a full-blown vibe. Red rock, endless mountains, ghost towns, Route 66 nostalgia, and morning sunrises that hit different when you’re sipping a cup of something roasted right here in the Valley.

Whether you live in Arizona or you’re just passing through, these are the best road trips for coffee lovers, each paired with the perfect Zona Coffee flavor to match the destination.

1. Sedona – Red Rocks & Red-Hot Energy

Route: Phoenix → I-17 North → 179 into Sedona Perfect Pairing: Vanilla

Sedona is iconic. Between the vortex sites, the red rock cliffs, and the unreal sunrise views, this is a drive that needs a smooth, calming coffee to match.

Why Vanilla fits: It’s clean, warm, and comforting—like Sedona’s morning air. Sip it at Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, or at the top of Airport Mesa with the red rocks glowing around you.

Road Trip Tip: Stop in Camp Verde and stretch your legs before the final climb into Sedona. It’s the perfect time to top off your mug.

2. Flagstaff – Pines, Peaks & Cold Morning Air

Route: Phoenix → I-17 North → 7,000+ feet up into tall pines Perfect Pairing: Hazelnut

Flagstaff is a vibe all its own—cool air, pine trees, snow in the winter, and mountain-town energy year-round.

Why Hazelnut fits: Hazelnut pairs perfectly with cooler temperatures. And let’s be honest—Flagstaff mornings hit different. Drink it outside where the pines tower over you, or brew it up before a hike around Walnut Canyon.

Road Trip Tip: If you’re going in the fall, bring extra coffee. The smell of pine + hazelnut in cold weather? Game changer.

3. Jerome – Haunted Hillside Mining Town

Route: Cottonwood → Winding mountain road → Jerome Perfect Pairing: 918 Blend

Jerome is weird in the best way—historic hotels, haunted mines, artists everywhere, and views that stretch for miles across the Verde Valley.

Why 918 Blend fits:It’s got that rustic, old-Arizona feel. Mining towns, wood floors, creaky staircases—918 Blend feels like something you sip in a 100-year-old hotel while telling ghost stories.

Road Trip Tip: Park at the bottom of Hill Street. Trust us. It’s a climb, but the views (and the coffee) are worth it.

4. Bisbee – Arizona’s Funky Border-Town Gem

Route: Tucson → Mule Mountains → Historic BisbeePerfect Pairing: Light Roast

Bisbee looks like a movie set—colorful houses on hillsides, narrow streets, underground mine tours, and tons of vintage shops.

Why Light Roast fits: Light Roast has that warm, smooth basic coffee aroma that matches Bisbee’s laid-back, artsy vibe. Sip it on a porch overlooking the town or before wandering into the old Copper Queen Mine.

Road Trip Tip: Grab breakfast in Tombstone on the way in. Zona Coffee Company pairs perfectly with old west history.

5. Route 66 – The Mother Road

Route: Seligman → Kingman → Oatman Perfect Pairing: Say When Instant

You can’t talk about road trips without Route 66. Neon signs, diners, vintage motels, old gas stations, and desert towns that feel frozen in time.

Why Classic Say When Instant fits: It’s bold, timeless, and pure—just like old Route 66. Whether you’re stopping in Seligman for a photo op or rolling slowly through Oatman with burros wandering the street, this is the roast that pairs with nostalgia.

Road Trip Tip: Bring extra as small-town gas stations have charm, but not always great coffee.

Final Thoughts: Arizona Is Better With Coffee

Zona Coffee Company was built on Arizona pride, long drives, early mornings, and a love for the desert.

Wherever your next road trip takes you, bring a bag, a mug, or a cold brew bottle.

The landscape changes.The temperature changes.But the coffee stays perfect.

Fuel the adventure. Drink Arizona coffee. Drink Zona Coffee Company.