Origin
Wellton, AZ
Morning in Wellton on Friday
Local time
7:25 AM
MST
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wellton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
166.6 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellton, AZ
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Scottsdale, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wellton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 166.6 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Los Angeles Avenue, William Street, Blue Star Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.19 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
83.3 miles from Wellton, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 166.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 166.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Los Angeles Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Wellton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Wellton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Avenue | — | — |
| William Street | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| 85 | — | — |
| East Pima Street | — | — |
| Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway | — | — |
| Highway 85 | — | — |
| South Oglesby Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Los Angeles Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellton, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on Los Angeles Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Los Angeles Avenue
2
Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Los Angeles Avenue
3
Turn right onto William Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
William Street
4
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
83 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
85: Phoenix, Ajo
7
Continue on East Pima Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pima Street
8
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
9
Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
10
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
11
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Phoenix
14
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Papago Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Papago Freeway
16
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
17
Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
19
Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Red Mountain Freeway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowell Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowell Road
22
Keep slight left to continue on McDowell Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
McDowell Road
23
Merge slight left onto Hohokam Expressway
479 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hohokam Expressway
24
Turn right onto East McDowell Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East McDowell Road
25
Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Scottsdale Road
26
Turn right onto East Osborn Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Osborn Road
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Osborn Road
89 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Osborn Road
28
Exit the roundabout onto East Osborn Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Osborn Road
29
Turn left onto North Hayden Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hayden Road
30
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
31
Turn right
62 ft
·
5 sec
32
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.3 miles from Wellton, AZ, or about 1h 22m 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 37 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.3 miles or 1h 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 2h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scottsdale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wellton, 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 Wellton, AZ
This is one driving day of about 166.6 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Wellton, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.3 mi from Wellton, AZ · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Wellton, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scottsdale, AZ
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.19 one way
$66.38 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $35.12 | $70.25 |
| premium | $5.59 | $36.67 | $73.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.78 | $73.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $8.00 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.32 | $10.66 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Scottsdale, AZ
Morning in Scottsdale on Friday
Local time
7:25 AM
MST
Current temp
92°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
37 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
2h 44m 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 Wellton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 166.6 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Los Angeles Avenue, William Street, Blue Star Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.3 miles from Wellton, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Wellton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is easy. At 2h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wellton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wellton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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