Origin
Scottsdale, AZ
Afternoon in Scottsdale on Saturday
Local time
12:10 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
190.3 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
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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Sierra Vista, AZ
Leslie del Moral
Trip Overview
The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ covers 190.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Chaparral Road, AZ 101, Pima Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.91 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.2 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Chaparral Road | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Pima Freeway | — | — |
| Price Freeway | — | — |
| AZ 202 | — | — |
| Santan Freeway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Chaparral Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Sierra Vista, AZ.
1
Start on the route
62 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
3
Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop South
4
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pima Freeway
5
Continue on Price Freeway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Price Freeway
6
Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 202 Loop West
7
Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Santan Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Tucson
10
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
11
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
12
Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Freeway
13
Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Tucson-Benson Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
15
Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 90
16
Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Huachuca Boulevard
17
Continue on State Route 90
12 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 90
18
Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Huachuca Boulevard
19
Continue on State Route 90
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 90
20
Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Buffalo Soldier Trail
21
Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo Solder Trail
22
Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Buffalo Soldier Trail
23
Turn left onto West Fry Boulevard
381 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Fry Boulevard
24
Continue on West Fry Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Fry Boulevard
25
Turn left
59 ft
·
4 sec
26
Arrive at your 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 95.2 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
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 42 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.2 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sierra Vista, 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 190.3 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.91 one way
$75.82 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $40.12 | $80.24 |
| premium | $5.59 | $41.89 | $83.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.02 | $84.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.1 | 0 | $19.98 | $9.13 |
| Efficient EV | 47.6 | 0 | $16.65 | $7.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.64 | $12.18 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Sierra Vista, AZ
Afternoon in Sierra Vista on Saturday
Local time
12:10 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
41 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
3h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
190.3 mi in 3h 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Chaparral Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ is easy. At 3h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Scottsdale, AZ
Full guide →Scottsdale is a city in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is home to many galleries, high quality resorts, and golf courses. It is also one of the wealthier parts of the Phoenix Metro Area.
Arriving in Sierra Vista, AZ
Full guide →Sierra Vista (Spanish: Mountain View) is a city in Southeast Arizona and the commercial hub of the region, making it a convenient base from which to explore the area. It is perhaps best known for historic Fort Huachuca, established in 1877 during the Apache Wars. Although still an active U.S. Army military base, its two military museums and historic cemetery are open to the general public. The landscape around the city is typical for the Southwestern United States, and the nearby mountains and canyons can be explored on foot, by bike, or on horseback. Because it is a major stopover point on avian migration routes, the area is popular with avid birdwatchers and naturalists, and is known as the "Hummingbird Capital of America".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 190.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Sierra Vista, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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