Trip from Kingman, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

201.4 mi

324 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 55m ★

6 AM

4h 8m

8 AM

4h 35m

10 AM

4h 17m

12 PM

4h 15m

3 PM

4h 19m

5 PM

4h 33m

8 PM

4h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Kingman, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Scottsdale, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Spanning 201.4 miles across the Desert Southwest, this journey from Kingman to Scottsdale typically takes about 4 hours and 8 minutes. It is a straightforward trek that works perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via US 93, the Purple Heart Trail, and the Pima Freeway. Budgeting approximately $40 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Since the drive is manageable in one go, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule rather than rushing to beat the clock.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

100.7 miles from Kingman, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your time spent on major routes. You should be prepared for a significant, uninterrupted stretch of 91.1 miles while traveling on US 93, which requires consistent focus. The road transitions from regional highway travel into the more structured, high-speed flow of the Pima Freeway as you approach the metropolitan area. While the route maintains a steady, efficient pace, the shift in infrastructure means you will experience a change in traffic density as you transition between rural stretches and the denser network near Scottsdale.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 93 and Pima Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 93.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 201.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.3 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 93

Take the ramp onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...

23.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 93

Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 71 Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

148.3 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in | US 60 / Grand Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

162.3 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in

Take the exit toward Bell Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward Bell Road

200.4 mi into trip | ~4h 6m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Kingman, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.

Phoenix

23.2 mi in | ~24m | via US 93

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 93	91.1 mi	1h 46m
Pima Freeway	22.7 mi	26m
Purple Heart Trail	22.1 mi	22m
Grand Avenue	20.2 mi	26m
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway	16.3 mi	24m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway	8.7 mi	10m
Agua Fria Freeway	8.2 mi	9m
West Bell Road	6.5 mi	11m

Longest stretch: US 93 — 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingman, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.

Start on North 4th Street

67 ft · 8 sec · North 4th Street

Turn left onto East Beale Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Beale Street

Take the ramp onto US 93

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 93

Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 40; US 93

22 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit onto US 93

91 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US 93

Exit 71 Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 93

11 mi · 12 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

138 ft · 5 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

139 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

104 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 60

201 ft · 8 sec · East Wickenburg Way

Continue on US 60

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Wickenburg Way

Continue on US 60

8.7 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

5.2 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.7 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

14 mi · 18 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min

Toward Bell Road Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West Bell Road

6.5 mi · 11 min · West Bell Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 46 sec

Toward AZ 101 Loop North Use the left lane.

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop

8.2 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on AZ 101 Loop

23 mi · 26 min · Pima Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 46 Toward Chaparral Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left

64 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 8-minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the drive. Since you are facing a long 91.1-mile stretch on US 93, ensure your fuel tank is topped off before leaving Kingman to avoid any unnecessary stress on the road. Leaving early in the day is often the best strategy to navigate the transition onto the Pima Freeway before peak traffic hours begin. Keep in mind that this route is designed for efficiency; use your one planned stop strategically to break up the monotony of the highway sections and arrive in Scottsdale feeling ready for your destination.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 100.7 miles from Kingman, AZ, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 100.7 miles or 1h 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scottsdale, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Kingman, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kingman, AZ

This is one driving day of about 201.4 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingman, AZ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 93 for about 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.7 mi from Kingman, AZ · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

101 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.

Popular next leg

Surprise, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

38.5 mi · 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.7 miles from Kingman, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scottsdale, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.08 one way

$80.16 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$42.33	$84.65
premium	$5.59	$44.30	$88.60
diesel	$5.64	$44.74	$89.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.4	0	$21.15	$9.67
Efficient EV	50.4	0	$17.62	$8.06
EV Truck/SUV	80.6	1	$28.20	$12.89

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Kingman, AZ

Afternoon in Kingman on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

MST

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scottsdale, AZ

Afternoon in Scottsdale on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

5 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

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kingman, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 201.4 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 93, Pima Freeway, Purple Heart Trail. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.7 miles from Kingman, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Kingman, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.

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Trip from Kingman, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Scottsdale, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Kingman, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 8m on the road

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