Scottsdale, AZ Road Trips

Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Scottsdale, AZ is a local road trip base with 38 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 107 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Scottsdale, AZ spread mainly south and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

38

Longest Drive

330.7 mi

Chinle, AZ

Quickest Drive

17m

Mesa, AZ

Plan Around Scottsdale, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Scottsdale, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Chinle, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ 330.7 mi · 5h 23m Ganado, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ 324 mi · 4h 53m Pinon, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ 307.3 mi · 5h 56m Window Rock, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ 271.8 mi · 4h 37m

Continue From Scottsdale, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Scottsdale, AZ to Chinle, AZ 298.1 mi · 6h 21m Scottsdale, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ 234 mi · 4h 49m Scottsdale, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ 221.3 mi · 4h 6m Scottsdale, AZ to Clifton, AZ 203.4 mi · 4h 28m

Trips from Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ to Chinle, AZ

298.1 mi 6h 21m

Scottsdale, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ

234 mi 4h 49m

Scottsdale, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ

221.3 mi 4h 6m

Scottsdale, AZ to Clifton, AZ

203.4 mi 4h 28m

Scottsdale, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

168 mi 3h 43m

Scottsdale, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

150.5 mi 2h 42m

Scottsdale, AZ to Tucson, AZ

122.7 mi 1h 52m

Scottsdale, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ

114.6 mi 2h 10m

Scottsdale, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ

112.6 mi 2h

Scottsdale, AZ to Catalina, AZ

107 mi 2h 13m

Scottsdale, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ

97.2 mi 1h 48m

Scottsdale, AZ to Eloy, AZ

69.4 mi 1h 16m

Scottsdale, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ

26.2 mi 40m

Scottsdale, AZ to Glendale, AZ

21.9 mi 36m

Scottsdale, AZ to Chandler, AZ

20.1 mi 23m

Scottsdale, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ

17.7 mi 29m

Scottsdale, AZ to Gilbert, AZ

17.5 mi 24m

Scottsdale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

14.1 mi 25m

Driving from Scottsdale, AZ

Expect an average of 107 miles and about 2h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Scottsdale, AZ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 298 miles (6h 21m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Scottsdale, AZ are Chinle, AZ (298.1 mi, 6h 21m), Bullhead City, AZ (234 mi, 4h 49m), Lake Havasu City, AZ (221.3 mi, 4h 6m), Clifton, AZ (203.4 mi, 4h 28m), and Swift Trail Junction, AZ (168 mi, 3h 43m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 107-mile trip from Scottsdale, AZ, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 19 mapped routes leaving Scottsdale, AZ and 19 routes heading into Scottsdale, AZ, covering 38 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 298 miles.

The longest mapped route from Scottsdale, AZ covers 298 miles and takes approximately 6h 21m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Scottsdale, AZ runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 107-mile trip from Scottsdale, AZ costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Scottsdale, AZ include Chinle, AZ, Bullhead City, AZ, Lake Havasu City, AZ and Clifton, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.