Trip from Mohave Valley, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

248.8 mi

400 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 40m ★

6 AM

4h 54m

8 AM

5h 20m

10 AM

5h 3m

12 PM

5h 0m

3 PM

5h 4m

5 PM

5h 19m

8 PM

4h 45m

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

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Scottsdale, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Mohave Valley, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 248.8 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.7 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

124.4 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Mohave Valley, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 248.8 miles and takes about 4h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 236.9 miles in near Red Mountain Freeway.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 248.8 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 236.9 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 237.3 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

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

236.9 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | Red Mountain Freeway

Take the exit onto Red Mountain Freeway toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 147 Toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

237 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | Red Mountain Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway toward AZ 202 Loop East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 147A Toward AZ 202 Loop East

237.3 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | Red Mountain Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway toward AZ 202 Loop East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 147A Toward AZ 202 Loop East

239.9 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in

Take the exit toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowell Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowel...

240.1 mi into trip | ~4h 37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward McDowell Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward McDowell Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	104.7 mi	1h 45m
Route 95	47.4 mi	55m
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway	30.9 mi	35m
Papago Freeway	21.2 mi	24m
Aqueduct Road	16.5 mi	24m
Mohave Valley Highway	4.5 mi	6m
East McDowell Road	3.3 mi	5m
North Central Boulevard	3.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 104.7 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Winter Haven Drive

10 ft · 1 sec · Winter Haven Drive

Turn right onto Calle del Media

276 ft · 14 sec · Calle del Media

Turn right onto Valley Parkway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Valley Parkway

Turn slight left onto Cimarron Boulevard

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Cimarron Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 95

4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohave Valley Highway

Continue on AZ 95

1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Avenue

Continue on North K Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North K Street

At end of road, turn left onto Front Street

465 ft · 14 sec · Front Street

Turn right onto J Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · J Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Merge onto I 40; US 95

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Needles Freeway

Take the exit onto US 95

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 95

Toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe

Turn right onto US 95; US 66 Hist

47 mi · 55 min · Route 95

Turn left onto CA 62

16 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road

Turn right onto CA 62

0.4 mi · 46 sec · CA 62

Continue on AZ 95 Truck

1.7 mi · 3 min · California Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on AZ 95

11 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

Continue on AZ 95

20 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

Continue on AZ 95

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

Turn left onto I 10 BUS

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto I 10 Bus

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Riggles Road

Take the ramp onto I 10 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 10 Business

Merge onto I 10

105 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

20 mi · 22 min · Papago Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

1.4 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto Red Mountain Freeway

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

Exit 147 Toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

Exit 147A Toward AZ 202 Loop East

Keep slight left at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway

2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway

Exit 147A Toward AZ 202 Loop East Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 3 Toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowell Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward McDowell Road Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto AZ 143

478 ft · 9 sec · Hohokam Expressway

Turn right onto East McDowell Road

3.3 mi · 5 min · East McDowell Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Scottsdale Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Osborn Road

0.5 mi · 57 sec · East Osborn Road

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto East Osborn Road

90 ft · 1 sec · East Osborn Road

Continue on East Osborn Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Osborn Road

Turn left onto North Hayden Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Hayden Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right

64 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 124.4 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ, or about 2h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.4 miles or 2h 36m 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 56m

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 Mohave Valley, 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 Mohave Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 248.8 miles and 4h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mohave Valley, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 104.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.4 mi from Mohave Valley, AZ · 2h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckeye, AZ

124 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

Buckeye, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

56.3 mi · 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Calipatria, CA

Fuel and coffee

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

Yuma, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.4 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.7 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.52 one way

$99.03 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$52.29	$104.57
premium	$5.59	$54.73	$109.45
diesel	$5.64	$55.27	$110.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.6	0	$26.12	$11.94
Efficient EV	62.2	0	$21.77	$9.95
EV Truck/SUV	99.5	1	$34.83	$15.92

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 6 hours ago

Origin

Mohave Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Mohave Valley on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

MST

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scottsdale, AZ

Afternoon in Scottsdale on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

MST

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SW 0 to 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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

26 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 53m 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 Mohave Valley, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 248.8 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.4 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.52 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.

The route from Mohave Valley, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Mohave Valley, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

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

Mohave Valley, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 53m on the road

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