How far is Cave Creek, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Cave Creek, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cave Creek and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cave Creek and Scottsdale.
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Start on East Cave Creek Road
63 m · 11 sec · East Cave Creek Road
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Continue on East Cave Creek Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Cave Creek Road
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Turn slight right onto North Tom Darlington Drive
52 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto North Tom Darlington Drive
1366 ft · 28 sec · North Tom Darlington Drive
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Turn straight onto North Tom Darlington Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Tom Darlington Drive
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Continue on North Scottsdale Road
9.8 mi · 16 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop East
2195 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
2144 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3153 ft · 1 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 Cave Creek and Scottsdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Cave Creek and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cave Creek to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Cave Creek and 15 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Cave Creek and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
Scottsdale City Council
Scottsdale City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cave Creek and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.36 km).
#1 Cave Creek
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,986 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333716, -111.9507042 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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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