Trip from Winslow, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

206.5 mi

332 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 50m ★
6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 24m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 54m

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

Downtown Winslow, AZ, AZ

Winslow, AZ

András Nyemczovszky

Downtown Scottsdale, AZ, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Winslow, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 206.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 3rd Steet, West 3rd Street, Hipkoe Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.10 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

103.3 miles from Winslow, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 206.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 3rd Steet 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winslow, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 3rd Steet Unavailable Refreshing
West 3rd Street Unavailable Refreshing
Hipkoe Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Purple Heart Trail Unavailable Refreshing
I 17 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 17 Unavailable Refreshing
Arizona Veterans Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: West 3rd Steet — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 3rd Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · East 3rd Street
2

Continue on West 3rd Steet

0.2 mi · 18 sec · West 3rd Steet
3

Continue on West 3rd Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street
4

Turn right onto Hipkoe Drive

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Hipkoe Drive
5

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
6

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

56 mi · 56 min · Purple Heart Trail
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

1.0 mi · 2 min · I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
9

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
10

Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

5.8 mi · 5 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
11

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

10 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
12

Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
13

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

10 mi · 11 min · Black Canyon Freeway
14

Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East

0.4 mi · 41 sec · AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
15

Keep slight left to continue on AZ 101 Loop East

1.0 mi · 1 min · AZ 101 Loop East
16

Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

22 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway
17

Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · Chaparral Road
18

Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
19

Turn left

62 ft · 5 sec
20

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 103.3 miles from Winslow, AZ, or about 1h 30m 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 80 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.3 miles or 1h 30m 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 28m

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 Winslow, 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 Winslow, AZ

This is one driving day of about 206.5 miles and 3h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winslow, 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 103.3 mi from Winslow, AZ · 1h 30m into the drive

Downtown Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagstaff, AZ

103 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.

Popular next leg

Flagstaff, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

149.9 mi · 2h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Flagstaff, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Flagstaff, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.3 miles from Winslow, 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

$41.10 one way

$82.19 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $43.40 $86.80
premium $5.59 $45.42 $90.84
diesel $5.64 $45.88 $91.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.9 0 $21.68 $9.91
Efficient EV 51.6 0 $18.07 $8.26
EV Truck/SUV 82.6 1 $28.91 $13.22

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Winslow, AZ

Afternoon in Winslow on Monday

Local time

12:04 PM

MST

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scottsdale, AZ

Afternoon in Scottsdale on Monday

Local time

12:04 PM

MST

Current temp

58°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

22 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 1m 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 Winslow, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 206.5 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 3rd Steet, West 3rd Street, Hipkoe Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.3 miles from Winslow, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.10 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Winslow, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Winslow, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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