Trip from Tombstone, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

188.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Tombstone, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 188.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South 4th Street, East Fremont Street, North Sumner Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.78 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

94.3 miles from Tombstone, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 188.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South 4th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Fremont Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Sumner Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
State Route 80	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Lee Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Patton Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 4th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 10 West	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South 4th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

295 ft · 27 sec · the route

Turn left onto South 4th Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · South 4th Street

Turn left onto East Fremont Street

0.3 mi · 24 sec · East Fremont Street

Continue on North Sumner Street

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Sumner Street

Continue on State Route 80

12 mi · 17 min · State Route 80

Continue on South Lee Street

4.2 mi · 6 min · South Lee Street

Continue on East Patton Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Patton Street

Continue on State Route 80

5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 80

Turn left

62 ft · 2 sec

Turn right onto East 4th Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · East 4th Street

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tucson

44 mi · 46 min · I 10 West: Tucson

Continue on South Freeway

6.0 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

51 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

0.2 mi · 14 sec · AZ 202 Loop

Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East

0.8 mi · 1 min · AZ 202 Loop East

Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

3.1 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

1.2 mi · 1 min · AZ 101 Loop North

Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

9.3 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway

Continue on Pima Freeway

4.9 mi · 5 min · Pima Freeway

Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Chaparral Road

Turn left onto East Chaparral Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

Turn left

62 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 94.3 miles from Tombstone, AZ, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.3 miles or 1h 31m 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 29m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Tombstone, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tombstone, AZ

This is one driving day of about 188.7 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tombstone, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Tucson, AZ

94 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, AZ.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 94.3 mi from Tombstone, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tucson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.3 miles from Tombstone, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.95	$36.78	$73.56
midgrade	$5.34	$39.66	$79.31
premium	$5.57	$41.35	$82.70
diesel	$6.37	$47.29	$94.59

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Tombstone, AZ

Late night in Tombstone on Saturday

Local time

1:08 AM

MST

Current temp

45°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MST Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Scottsdale, AZ

Late night in Scottsdale on Saturday

Local time

1:08 AM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Forecast unavailable right now

MST Live mapsof forecast

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

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 2m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tombstone, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 188.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South 4th Street, East Fremont Street, North Sumner Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 94.3 miles from Tombstone, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.78 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.