Origin
Scottsdale, AZ
Late night in Scottsdale on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 AM
MST
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
45m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Queen Creek, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ covers 33.2 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Price Freeway, East Queen Creek Road, Santan Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Price Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.61 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 33.2 miles, with most of the trip on Price Freeway and East Queen Creek Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.7 miles on Price Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Price Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Price Freeway and East Queen Creek Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 33.2 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (Price Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward AZ 101 Loop South
Navigation decision point
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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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.
5
15.3 mi into trip
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~18m in
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Price Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Price Freeway toward AZ 202 Loop East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
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AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Lindsay Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward Lindsay Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Price Freeway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| East Queen Creek Road | 7.1 mi | 11m |
| Santan Freeway | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Pima Freeway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| South Lindsay Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Ocotillo Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Hawes Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Price Freeway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Queen Creek, 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
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Price Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Price Freeway
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
7
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward Lindsay Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto South Lindsay Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Lindsay Road
10
Turn left onto East Queen Creek Road
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
East Queen Creek Road
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto South Hawes Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Hawes Road
12
Turn left onto East Ocotillo Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ocotillo Road
13
Arrive at destination
East Ocotillo Road
Trip Plan
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 16.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 33.2 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Queen Creek, 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 33.2 miles and 45m.
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 Price Freeway for about 10.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Scottsdale, AZ · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Queen Creek, AZ
The final approach into Queen Creek, 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 Queen Creek, 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
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Queen Creek, AZ
Late night in Queen Creek on Wednesday
Local time
3:01 AM
MST
Current temp
56°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
38 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
45m 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 Queen Creek, AZ covers 33.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Price Freeway, East Queen Creek Road, Santan Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 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 $6.61 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 10 significant decision points across 33.2 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 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.3 miles (Price Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Scottsdale, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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