Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Night in Alhambra on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
Scottsdale, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 15.1 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Indian School Road, East Camelback Road, East Indian School Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on West Indian School Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 15.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Indian School Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (East Indian School Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.2 miles (North Goldwater Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Indian School Road
Keep slight left at fork onto East Indian School Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
North Goldwater Boulevard
Turn left onto North Goldwater Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
East Camelback Road
Turn right onto East Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Chaparral Road
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Indian School Road | 11 mi | 22m |
| East Camelback Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Indian School Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Goldwater Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Hayden Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 35th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Indian School Road
— 11 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
3
Turn straight onto West Indian School Road
11 mi
·
22 min
·
West Indian School Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto East Indian School Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Indian School Road
5
Turn left onto North Goldwater Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Goldwater Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto East Camelback Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto North Hayden Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hayden Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Scottsdale, AZ
Night in Scottsdale on Thursday
Local time
10:39 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 15.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Indian School Road, East Camelback Road, East Indian School Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Alhambra, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (East Indian School Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 12.2 miles (North Goldwater Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alhambra, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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