How far is Ajo, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Ajo, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ajo and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ajo and Scottsdale.
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Start on East Taladro Avenue
757 ft · 28 sec · East Taladro Avenue
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Continue on North Pizal Lane
820 ft · 28 sec · North Pizal Lane
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Continue on West Solana Avenue
2665 ft · 2 min · West Solana Avenue
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Continue on North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
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Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
31.5 mi · 37 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 35 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa
1294 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · South John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on West Queen Creek Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Price Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Price Road
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
2496 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
2092 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ajo and Scottsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ajo and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ajo to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Ajo and 56 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ajo and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maricopa.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ajo and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 96.36 mi (155.08 km).
#1 Ajo
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,304 |
| Coordinates | 32.3717200, -112.8607100 |
| Altitude | 536 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,647 |
| Coordinates | 33.5092100, -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $21.39 | $42.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $24.05 | $48.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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