Origin
Scottsdale, AZ
Afternoon in Scottsdale on Thursday
Local time
12:26 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
211.2 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 50m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 30m
3 PM
4h 34m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
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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Golden Valley, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ covers 211.2 miles and takes about 4h 23m 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, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.7 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.07 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
105.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 211.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 211.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 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 106.7 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
10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 211.2 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 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 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
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
6
200.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 5m in
|
US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
8
204.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m in
Take the exit toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scottsdale, AZ and Golden Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Surprise Stadium and Las Vegas.
Surprise Stadium
32.5 mi in
|
~38m
Las Vegas
200.4 mi in
|
~4h 5m
|
via US 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 106.7 mi | 2h 9m |
| Pima Freeway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 21.5 mi | 21m |
| Grand Avenue | 21 mi | 26m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| West Bell Road | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | 5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Golden Valley, 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
101 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
31
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 93
Toward I 40 West
32
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
33
Take the exit onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
34
Turn slight right onto US 93
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
35
Merge onto US 93
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beale Street
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on US 93
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
37
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on AZ 68
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
39
Turn right onto Verde Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Verde Road
40
Turn left onto West Chino Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Chino Drive
41
Turn left onto Santa Maria Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Maria Road
42
Arrive at destination
Santa Maria Road
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 105.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 46 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.6 miles or 2h 17m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Golden Valley, 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.
+
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 Scottsdale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 211.2 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 106.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.6 mi from Scottsdale, AZ · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Wickenburg–Kingman Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.
Arriving in Golden Valley, AZ
The final approach into Golden 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 Golden Valley, 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
$42.07 one way
$84.15 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $44.53 | $89.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $46.49 | $92.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.63 | $93.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.18 | $10.14 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.48 | $8.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.57 | $13.52 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Golden Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Golden Valley on Thursday
Local time
12:26 PM
MST
Current temp
77°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
15 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
4h 23m 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 Scottsdale, AZ to Golden Valley, AZ covers 211.2 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Pima Freeway, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.6 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 $42.07 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 26 significant decision points across 211.2 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 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scottsdale, AZ and Golden Valley, AZ, road signs point toward Surprise Stadium and Las Vegas.
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