How far is Douglas, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?

The driving distance from Douglas, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.64 mi
03h 48m
Flight
202.99 mi
326.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.99 mi
Kilometers
326.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.64 mi
Kilometers
382.45 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsdale
Sun, May 3, 12:40 AM MST
Return by in Douglas
Sun, May 3, 4:29 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-05-02T20:51
Arrive Scottsdale
Sun, May 3, 12:40 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
South Tucson
AZ

City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Douglas
120.7 mi
01h 54m
To Scottsdale
116.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 PM MST
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Scottsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on East 10th Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto G Avenue

    2438 ft · 50 sec · G Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 16th Street

    21.8 mi · 28 min · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Douglas Road

    3082 ft · 1 min · Old Douglas Road

  5. 5

    Merge right

    10.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 90

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  8. 8

    Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  11. 11

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  13. 13

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

    847 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East

    1.2 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Pima Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road

    2092 ft · 53 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Chaparral Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Chaparral Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 23%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 17%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 16%
16th Street
21.8 mi · 9%
State Route 90
17.1 mi · 7%
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
12.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
203 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Tucson
01h 54m from Douglas
Leave By
9:22 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Douglas and Clear near Scottsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Scottsdale?

The road trip is about 237.7 miles (382.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Douglas and 116.9 miles from Scottsdale.

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

The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.49 one way or $82.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Tucson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Tucson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Tucson.

RAIL

Tucson

3 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

69 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 202.99 mi (326.68 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population16,458
Coordinates31.3445500, -109.5453400
Altitude1222
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: East 10th Street (-109.54534, 31.344467)
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.74 L · about $41.49
Round trip
$82.98
16.76 gal · 63.48 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.49 $82.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.73 $89.46
Premium $5.57 $46.64 $93.29
Diesel $6.37 $53.35 $106.69

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Scottsdale. The current time is 20:51:38.

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.