Drive or Fly: Scottsdale, AZ to Rio Verde, AZ?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PHX–PHX. At 27 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
53m
Distance
27.9 mi
Total Cost
$41
CO2
11 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 55m
2m in the air
Air Distance
20 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
5 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PHX and PHX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 53m | 2h 55m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $41 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 11 kg CO2 | 5 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via East Shea Boulevard, East McDowell Mountain Road, AZ 101 Loop
via AZ 87, East McDowell Mountain Road, North Saguaro Boulevard
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Scottsdale, AZ to Rio Verde, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.