How far is Humboldt, TN from Scottsdale, AZ?

The driving distance from Humboldt, TN to Scottsdale, AZ is about 1511.4 miles (2432.4 km), with a travel time of about 26h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1312.8 miles (2112.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 53h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
1511.42 mi
26h 40m
Flight
1312.77 mi
2112.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1312.77 mi
Kilometers
2112.7 km
Flight Time
02h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
1511.42 mi
Kilometers
2432.39 km
Drive Time
26h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 26h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsdale
Tue, Aug 18, 7:00 AM MST
Return by in Humboldt
Wed, Aug 19, 11:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Humboldt
2026-08-17T06:20
Arrive Scottsdale
Tue, Aug 18, 9:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
26h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:41 AM to 8:11 AM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Humboldt
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
McLean
TX

Town in Gray County, Texas, United States

From Humboldt
754.7 mi
13h 20m
To Scottsdale
756.7 mi
13h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
109°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11.1 mi · 15 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    453.8 mi · 7 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  9. 9

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail

    10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    667.5 mi · 11 hr 19 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber

    1930 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Heber Road

    30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street North

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 277

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260

  25. 25

    Continue on Hwy 260

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260

  26. 26

    Continue on Payson-Heber Highway

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Beeline Highway

    72.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Beeline Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East McDowell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1974 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pima Freeway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road

    2092 ft · 53 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Chaparral Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Chaparral Road

  34. 34

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
757 mi · 50%
I 40 West
465 mi · 31%
South Beeline Highway
72.8 mi · 5%
East Main Street
71.3 mi · 5%
Heber Road
30.9 mi · 2%
Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

668 mi · 11h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
26h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
53h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+198.6 mi
1312.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
13h 20m from Humboldt
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Humboldt and Sunny near Scottsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 1511.4 miles (2432.4 km) and usually takes 26h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 754.7 miles from Humboldt and 756.7 miles from Scottsdale.

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

The direct path is about 1312.8 miles (2112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 198.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $201.11 one way or $402.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 473.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Humboldt and Scottsdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Humboldt and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 1312.77 mi (2112.7 km).

Humboldt

#1 Humboldt

City in Iowa

Population8,126
Coordinates35.8197900, -88.9159000
Altitude111
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: Humboldt (-88.9159, 35.81979)
End: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)50h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)37h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)30h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)25h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)21h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)18h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
53.33 gal
201.89 L · about $201.11
Round trip
$402.21
106.66 gal · 403.78 L
Estimated CO2
473.9 kg one way
Round trip: 947.9 kg / 2090 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $201.11 $402.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $226.81 $453.62
Premium $4.65 $248.20 $496.40
Diesel $5.30 $282.86 $565.72

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 Tennessee · Aug 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 2 hours time gap between Humboldt, TN and Scottsdale, AZ. The current time in Humboldt is 06:20:02, although it is 04:20:02 in Scottsdale.

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.