Origin
Eloy, AZ
Evening in Eloy on Thursday
Local time
6:37 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eloy, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eloy, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Scottsdale, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 68.9-mile drive from Eloy to Scottsdale, Arizona, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and the Price Freeway, with about 27% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Desert Southwest excursion is around $14, and with no recommended stops, it's a straightforward point-to-point journey. This route is ideal for a quick transfer or a leisurely start to exploring the Scottsdale area, offering a direct path without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m 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 drive with a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll encounter more intersections and varied road types than a pure interstate experience. While 27% of the route utilizes highways, the majority involves navigating through local and arterial roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 38.1 miles on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before re-engaging with more frequent turns. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively managing speed and direction, rather than cruising on a long, monotonous highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward 10 West: Phoenix
Navigation decision point
Toward 10 West: Phoenix
7
48.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 161A-B
Toward AZ 202 Loop
8
48.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 202 Loop East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 161B
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
7
52.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Price Freeway
Take the exit onto Price Freeway toward AZ 101 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50A
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
7
67.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Chaparral Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 38.1 mi | 38m |
| Price Freeway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 8.6 mi | 8m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Santan Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| South Sunshine Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Frontier Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 38.1 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eloy, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Frontier Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Frontier Street
3
Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunshine Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward 10 West: Phoenix
5
Merge onto I 10
8.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 161A-B
Toward AZ 202 Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 161B
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto Price Freeway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Price Freeway
Exit 50A
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left
64 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.5 mi from Eloy, AZ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Eloy, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scottsdale, AZ
The final approach into Scottsdale, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.53 | $29.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.17 | $30.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Evening in Scottsdale on Thursday
Local time
6:37 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
39 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
1h 15m 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 Eloy, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 68.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Price Freeway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.5 miles from Eloy, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.73 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 68.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eloy, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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