driving distance from phoenix az to the grand canyon
The South Rim features hotels, lodges, restaurants and convenient amenities including an interior shuttle bus system that takes visitors to the various scenic points. The Grand Canyon South Rim is about 230 miles north of Phoenix via I-17 North to Flagstaff. From Flagstaff, take Highway 180 northwest to the canyon. Although it can be a day trip, it would be an exhausting one if you're going to spend a reasonable amount of time experiencing the canyon.