Origin
Scottsdale, AZ
Afternoon in Scottsdale on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Eloy, AZ
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scottsdale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Eloy, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Trip Overview
Traveling from Scottsdale to Eloy is a straightforward 69.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Price Freeway and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway to navigate between these two Desert Southwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $14, it is an economical route for a quick change of scenery. Whether you are heading out for business or a local getaway, the direct nature of the route makes for a stress-free travel experience. You won't need to stress over complex logistics, as the entire drive remains within the same region, ensuring a familiar desert landscape throughout your transit.
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
34.7 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention more than a standard interstate cruise would. Only 25% of your travel occurs on major highways, meaning you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local stretches. You will find your longest uninterrupted segment on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, which spans 37.8 miles of the trip. The transition between the Price Freeway and the various highway segments creates a varied pace, keeping the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind. Stay alert as you move through these changing road types, as the technical nature of the local sections contrasts sharply with the faster highway portions.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 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 early in the drive near East Chaparral Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 69.4 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: near the start (East Chaparral Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Chaparral Road
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
15.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward AZ 202 Loop West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61B
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6
19.3 mi into trip
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~23m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 55A-B
Toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Tucson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 55B
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
7
67.4 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Sunshine Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 208
Toward Sunshine Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Eloy, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
19.3 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 37.8 mi | 38m |
| Price Freeway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 8.8 mi | 8m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Santan Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| South Sunshine Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Frontier Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 37.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Eloy, AZ.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
6 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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East Chaparral Road
Use the none lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
4
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the none lane.
5
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 61B
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Santan Freeway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 55B
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10
8.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 208
Toward Sunshine Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto South Sunshine Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Sunshine Boulevard
14
Turn left onto East Frontier Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Frontier Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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North Main Street
Use the none lane.
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 16-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the drive is short enough to complete without scheduled stops, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route can make the drive feel longer than the mileage suggests. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the $14 estimate provides a good baseline for your budget. Because you are navigating a mix of local roads and the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, pay close attention to directional signage during the transition points. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by choosing your own timing, allowing you to bypass peak traffic hours if you prefer a smoother, faster transit.
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 34.7 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 69.4 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eloy, 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 69.4 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scottsdale, 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 Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 37.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Scottsdale, AZ · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eloy, AZ
The final approach into Eloy, 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 Eloy, 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
$13.81 one way
$27.62 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $14.58 | $29.17 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.27 | $30.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Eloy, AZ
Afternoon in Eloy on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
MST
Current temp
51°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
7 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 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 Eloy, AZ covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Price Freeway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 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 $13.81 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 11 significant decision points across 69.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Chaparral Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Eloy, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
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