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Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Morenci, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 15m

Distance

215.3 mi

346 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$43

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 2m ★
6 AM
5h 16m
8 AM
5h 43m
10 AM
5h 25m
12 PM
5h 22m
3 PM
5h 27m
5 PM
5h 41m
8 PM
5h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Scottsdale, AZ

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Downtown Morenci, AZ, AZ

Morenci, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Morenci, AZ covers 215.3 miles and takes about 5h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Lordsburg Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 191 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.2 miles on Globe-Lordsburg Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.89 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

107.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 215.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 15m drive with frequent turns across 215.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Lordsburg Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 71.2 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 1 miles in near AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 215.3 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 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.
8
8.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix

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 55A; 55B Toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix
8
8.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 East: Globe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A Toward US 60 East: Globe
5
9.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge onto US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
82.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | North Broad Street

Turn left onto North Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Globe-Lordsburg Highway 71.2 mi 1h 28m
Phoenix–Globe Highway 43 mi 55m
US 191 23.7 mi 28m
Superstition Freeway 22.2 mi 25m
West 5th Street 10.5 mi 14m
Coronado Boulevard 10.2 mi 17m
Coronado Trail 6.3 mi 15m
Pima Freeway 4.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Globe-Lordsburg Highway — 71.2 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Morenci, AZ.

1

Start on this road

64 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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 straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on AZ 101 Loop

2.7 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 55A; 55B Toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 55A Toward US 60 East: Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 60

22 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street
11

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
12

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
13

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 9 sec · East Oak Street
15

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Hill Street
16

Turn left onto US 60

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
17

Continue on US 70; AZ 77

0.8 mi · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
18

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70; AZ 77

70 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
19

Continue on US 70

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
20

Continue on US 70

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
21

Continue on US 70

11 mi · 14 min · West 5th Street
22

Turn left onto US 191

24 mi · 28 min · US 191
23

At end of road, turn straight

90 ft · 2 sec
24

Turn left

82 ft · 2 sec
25

Turn slight right onto US 191

10 mi · 17 min · Coronado Boulevard
26

Continue on US 191 Temp

2.3 mi · 3 min · Coronado Trail
27

Continue on US 191 Temp

4.0 mi · 11 min · Coronado Trail
28

Turn sharp right

0.3 mi · 2 min
29

Turn left

0.5 mi · 2 min
30

Turn left

0.5 mi · 3 min
31

Turn sharp left

0.5 mi · 3 min
32

Turn left

1.2 mi · 8 min
33

Turn sharp left

1.3 mi · 8 min
34

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 107.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 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 47 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 107.6 miles or 2h 22m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morenci, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

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 215.3 miles and 5h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 Globe-Lordsburg Highway for about 71.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.6 mi from Scottsdale, AZ · 2h 22m into the drive

unincorporated community and census-designated place in Graham County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bylas, AZ

108 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bylas, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Globe-Lordsburg Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.2 miles.

Arriving in Morenci, AZ

The final approach into Morenci, 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 Morenci, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 44.5
View on nps.gov
Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour $10 near mile 66.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$42.89 one way

$85.78 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $45.39 $90.78
premium $5.59 $47.39 $94.78
diesel $5.61 $47.54 $95.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$43

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.6 0 $22.61 $10.33
Efficient EV 53.8 0 $18.84 $8.61
EV Truck/SUV 86.1 1 $30.14 $13.78

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Scottsdale, AZ

Morning in Scottsdale on Thursday

Local time

10:36 AM

MST

Current temp

92°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morenci, AZ

Morning in Morenci on Thursday

Local time

10:36 AM

MST

Current temp

50°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

42 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

5h 15m 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 Morenci, AZ covers 215.3 miles and takes about 5h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Lordsburg Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 191. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.6 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 $42.89 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 19 significant decision points across 215.3 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 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Scottsdale, AZ to Morenci, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument.

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