Origin
Scottsdale, AZ
Afternoon in Scottsdale on Friday
Local time
12:46 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 16m
Distance
135.1 mi
217 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scottsdale, AZ
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Bagdad, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ covers 135.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Pima Freeway, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.91 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 135.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 135.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 44.4 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 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 135.1 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward AZ 101 Loop North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
32.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward Bell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Bell Road
8
32.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
5
39 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the ramp toward US-60 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US-60 West
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Surprise Stadium along the way.
Surprise Stadium
32.5 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 44.4 mi | 56m |
| Pima Freeway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| Grand Avenue | 21 mi | 26m |
| Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| West Bell Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Hillside-Bagdad Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 44.4 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Bagdad, AZ.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 14
Toward Bell Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
Toward Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto West Bell Road
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
West Bell Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward US-60 West
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 60
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
12
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
13
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
14
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
15
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Avenue
16
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
17
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
18
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
19
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
25
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
26
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
27
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
28
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
39 mi
·
45 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30
Turn right onto AZ 97
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
Use the right lane.
31
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 96
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hillside-Bagdad Highway
32
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
33
Turn right onto Lindahl Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lindahl Road
34
Continue on North Lindahl
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lindahl
35
Turn left
1.3 mi
·
8 min
36
Turn right
0.8 mi
·
5 min
37
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 67.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.4 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bagdad, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 135.1 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Scottsdale, 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 Wickenburg–Kingman Highway for about 44.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Scottsdale, AZ · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bagdad, AZ
The final approach into Bagdad, 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 Bagdad, 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
$26.91 one way
$53.83 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $28.48 | $56.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.91 | $8.65 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Bagdad, AZ
Afternoon in Bagdad on Friday
Local time
12:46 PM
MST
Current temp
72°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
20 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
3h 16m 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ covers 135.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Pima Freeway, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.91 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 135.1 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Bagdad, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Surprise Stadium along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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