How far is Citrus Park, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?

The driving distance from Citrus Park, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.27 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.53 mi
50.74 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.27 mi
Kilometers
74.46 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsdale
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 AM MST
Return by in Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 12:46 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citrus Park
2026-04-15T11:10
Arrive Scottsdale
Wed, Apr 15, 11:58 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Citrus Park
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Maryvale
AZ

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

From Citrus Park
21 mi
00h 23m
To Scottsdale
25.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Citrus Park and Scottsdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Park and Scottsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Citrus Road

    1099 ft · 31 sec · North Citrus Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Northern Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    121 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto AZ 303 Loop South: Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway

    1948 ft · 42 sec · Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    19.4 mi · 22 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

    564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowell Road

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on McDowell Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hohokam Expressway

    146 m · 9 sec · Hohokam Expressway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East McDowell Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East McDowell Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Scottsdale Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Osborn Road

    2611 ft · 57 sec · East Osborn Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Osborn Road

    27 m · 2 sec · East Osborn Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Osborn Road

    2655 ft · 1 min · East Osborn Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Hayden Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Hayden Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    2937 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus Park and Scottsdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
20.8 mi · 45%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
5.13 mi · 11%
East McDowell Road
3.26 mi · 7%
Red Mountain Freeway
2.96 mi · 6%
North Scottsdale Road
1.53 mi · 3%
North Hayden Road
1.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

19.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryvale
00h 23m from Citrus Park
Leave By
4:54 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Citrus Park and Clear near Scottsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Citrus Park to Scottsdale?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Citrus Park and 25.2 miles from Scottsdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:54 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Citrus Park and Clear near Scottsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Maryvale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
El Mirage City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

El Mirage City Hall

El Mirage , AZ
10000 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

9 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

51 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Park and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.74 km).

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#1 Citrus Park

Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5486500, -112.4443300
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Scottsdale

#2 Scottsdale

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.

Population262,647
Coordinates33.5092100, -111.8990300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Start: North Citrus Road (-112.444253, 33.548651)
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $8.07
Round trip
$16.14
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.07 $16.14
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.70 $17.40
Premium $5.57 $9.07 $18.15
Diesel $6.37 $10.38 $20.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Citrus Park and Scottsdale. The current time is 11:10:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.