How far is Ehrenberg, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?

The driving distance from Ehrenberg, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
162.73 mi
02h 32m
Flight
151.35 mi
243.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.35 mi
Kilometers
243.57 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.73 mi
Kilometers
261.89 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsdale
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM MST
Return by in Ehrenberg
Sun, May 31, 1:50 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ehrenberg
2026-05-31T08:45
Arrive Scottsdale
Sun, May 31, 11:17 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:24 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ehrenberg
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Ehrenberg
79.2 mi
01h 16m
To Scottsdale
83.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
101°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ehrenberg Parker Highway

    48 m · 11 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frontage Road North

    2000 ft · 60 sec · Frontage Road North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poston Road

    576 ft · 12 sec · Poston Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    124 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    124.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

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

    564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on McDowell Road

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Hohokam Expressway

    146 m · 9 sec · Hohokam Expressway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East McDowell Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · East McDowell Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Scottsdale Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Osborn Road

    2611 ft · 57 sec · East Osborn Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Osborn Road

    27 m · 2 sec · East Osborn Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Osborn Road

    2655 ft · 1 min · East Osborn Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Hayden Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Hayden Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    2937 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ehrenberg 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
124 mi · 76%
Papago Freeway
21.2 mi · 13%
East McDowell Road
3.26 mi · 2%
Red Mountain Freeway
2.96 mi · 2%
North Scottsdale Road
1.53 mi · 1%
North Hayden Road
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

124 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 16m from Ehrenberg
Leave By
1:24 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ehrenberg and Sunny near Scottsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Ehrenberg and 83.5 miles from Scottsdale.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 1:24 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.42 one way or $56.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ehrenberg and Sunny near Scottsdale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ehrenberg and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 151.35 mi (243.57 km).

Ehrenberg

#1 Ehrenberg

Town in Arizona, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates33.6041900, -114.5252300
Altitude93
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: Ehrenberg Parker Highway (-114.525154, 33.604175)
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $28.42
Round trip
$56.84
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.42 $56.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.64 $61.28
Premium $5.57 $31.95 $63.90
Diesel $6.37 $36.54 $73.08

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Ehrenberg and Scottsdale. The current time is 08:45:03.

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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.