Origin
Pinon, AZ
Afternoon in Pinon on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinon, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Drive Time
5h 56m
Distance
307.3 mi
495 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 44m
★
6 AM
5h 57m
8 AM
6h 23m
10 AM
6h 6m
12 PM
6h 3m
3 PM
6h 7m
5 PM
6h 21m
8 PM
5h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinon, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Scottsdale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Pinon, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 307.3 miles and takes about 5h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, Winslow–Kayenta Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.16 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
153.7 miles from Pinon, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 56m drive with frequent turns across 307.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 93 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 0.2 miles in near N4 / Navajo Route 4.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 307.3 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 0.2 miles (N4 / Navajo Route 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 159.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 283 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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N4 / Navajo Route 4
Turn right onto N4 / Navajo Route 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
159.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
8
283 mi into trip
|
~5h 26m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
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 214C
Toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
7
283.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 101 Loop East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop East
7
306.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 54m 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
Between Pinon, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
Flagstaff
159.1 mi in
|
~3h 19m
Phoenix
159.2 mi in
|
~3h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 93 mi | 1h 33m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Winslow–Kayenta Highway | 55.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Pima Freeway | 21.8 mi | 25m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 20.7 mi | 22m |
| Navajo Route 8031 | 15 mi | 36m |
| Hopi Route 4 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| BIA 43 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 93 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinon, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on N8030
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Navajo Route 8030
2
Turn right onto N4
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Navajo Route 4
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on BIA 4
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
BIA 4
4
Turn straight onto Navajo Route 8031
15 mi
·
36 min
·
Navajo Route 8031
5
At end of road, turn left onto N8029
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Navajo Route 8029
6
Continue on H4
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Hopi Route 4
7
Continue on BIA 43; H 4
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
BIA 43; H 4
8
Turn left onto AZ 264
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Arizona State Highway 264
9
Turn right onto AZ 87
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
10
Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
AZ 87
11
Continue on AZ 87
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto I 40; US 180
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
15
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
16
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
17
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none lane.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 214C
Toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward AZ 101 Loop East
Use the slight left lane.
23
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Turn left
64 ft
·
4 sec
27
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 153.7 miles from Pinon, AZ, or about 3h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.7 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scottsdale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pinon, 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 Pinon, AZ
This is one driving day of about 307.3 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pinon, 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 93 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.7 mi from Pinon, AZ · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.7 miles from Pinon, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93 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
$61.16 one way
$122.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $64.58 | $129.16 |
| premium | $5.59 | $67.59 | $135.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $68.27 | $136.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.27 | $14.75 |
| Efficient EV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.89 | $12.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.9 | 1 | $43.02 | $19.67 |
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Scottsdale on Sunday
Local time
3:37 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
24 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
5h 56m 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 Pinon, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 307.3 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, Winslow–Kayenta Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 153.7 miles from Pinon, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.16 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 307.3 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 0.2 miles (N4 / Navajo Route 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 159.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 283 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Pinon, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
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