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4h 56m
Distance
249.5 mi
402 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scottsdale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.65 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
124.8 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 249.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 3.5 miles in near North 64th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 249.5 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 3.5 miles (North 64th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (AZ 143 / Hohokam Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North 64th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto AZ 143 / Hohokam Expressway toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 143 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
On the drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
Yuma
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 105 mi | 1h 45m |
| Route 95 | 47.5 mi | 55m |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | 30.9 mi | 35m |
| Papago Freeway | 21 mi | 24m |
| Aqueduct Road | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Mohave Valley Highway | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| North Central Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East McDowell Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Mohave Valley, AZ.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
Turn slight right onto North Goldwater Boulevard
Turn right onto East Indian School Road
Turn left onto North 64th Street
Turn right onto East McDowell Road
Turn left onto AZ 143
Take the exit
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10
Continue on I 10
Continue on I 10
Continue on I 10
Take the exit onto I 10 Business
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
Turn left onto I 10 Bus
Turn right onto AZ 95
Continue on AZ 95
Turn left onto AZ 95
Continue on AZ 95
Continue on CA 62
At end of road, turn left onto CA 62
Turn sharp right onto US 95
Take the exit onto US 95
Merge onto I 40; US 95
Take the exit
Turn right onto J Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Turn right onto North K Street
Continue on AZ 95
Continue on AZ 95
Turn right onto Hulet Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 391; BIA 1
Turn right onto Winter Haven Drive
Arrive at destination
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.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.8 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mohave Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
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 249.5 miles and 4h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.8 mi from Scottsdale, AZ · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 124.8 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.
The final approach into Mohave 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 Mohave 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.
Regular Gas
$49.65 one way
$99.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $52.43 | $104.87 |
| premium | $5.59 | $54.88 | $109.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.43 | $110.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.20 | $11.98 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.83 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.93 | $15.97 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Scottsdale on Monday
Local time
10:59 AM
MST
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Destination
Morning in Mohave Valley on Monday
Local time
10:59 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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