Origin
Paradise Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Paradise Valley on Monday
Local time
1:46 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise Valley, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise Valley, AZ
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San Tan Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Superstition Freeway, Pima Freeway, North Ironwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13 miles on Superstition Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
23.3 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Superstition Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 13 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 1 miles in near North Scottsdale Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 46.6 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 1 miles (North Scottsdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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North Scottsdale Road
Turn right onto North Scottsdale Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55A; 55B
Toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 East: Globe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward US 60 East: Globe
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward AZ Loop 202 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 190B
Toward AZ Loop 202 South
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward AZ 24 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 34A
Toward AZ 24 East
Towns Along This Route
Between Paradise Valley, AZ and San Tan Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Phoenix and Az Loop 202 South.
Phoenix
12.7 mi in
|
~18m
Az Loop 202 South
26.9 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Superstition Freeway | 13 mi | 14m |
| Pima Freeway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| North Ironwood Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Santan Freeway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Price Freeway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Gateway Freeway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East McDonald Drive | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| East Combs Road | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Superstition Freeway
— 13 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley, AZ and San Tan Valley, AZ.
1
Start on East Lincoln Drive
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Lincoln Drive
2
Continue on East Lincoln Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North Scottsdale Road
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Scottsdale Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto East McDonald Drive
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East McDonald Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
6
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 55A; 55B
Toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 55A
Toward US 60 East: Globe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 60
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 190B
Toward AZ Loop 202 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Exit 34A
Toward AZ 24 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on AZ 24
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Gateway Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
this road
Exit 2
16
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
this road
17
Continue on AZ 24
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Gateway Freeway
18
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
this road
Exit 3
19
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
this road
20
Continue on AZ 24
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Gateway Freeway
21
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Exit 4
22
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
this road
23
Continue on AZ 24
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gateway Expressway
24
Continue on AZ 24
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Gateway Expressway
Exit 5
25
Turn right onto North Ironwood Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Ironwood Road
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on North Gantzel Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Gantzel Road
27
Turn left onto East Combs Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Combs Road
28
Turn right onto North Schnepf Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Schnepf Road
29
Arrive at destination
East Skyline Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13 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 46.6 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Tan Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paradise Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Paradise Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 46.6 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Superstition Freeway for about 13 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Paradise Valley, AZ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Tan Valley, AZ
The final approach into San Tan Valley, 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 San Tan Valley, 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
$9.27 one way
$18.55 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $9.79 | $19.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
San Tan Valley, AZ
Afternoon in San Tan Valley on Monday
Local time
1:46 PM
MST
Current temp
54°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Paradise Valley, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Superstition Freeway, Pima Freeway, North Ironwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.27 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 46.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (North Scottsdale Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Paradise Valley, AZ and San Tan Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Phoenix and Az Loop 202 South.
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