How far is Kearny, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Kearny, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearny and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearny and Scottsdale.
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Start on Tilbury Drive
8 m · 3 sec · Tilbury Drive
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Turn right onto Danbury Road
968 ft · 42 sec · Danbury Road
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Continue on Senator Chastain Road
1845 ft · 1 min · Senator Chastain Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Winkelman-Superior Highway
9.5 mi · 17 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on North Highway 177
5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177
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Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
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Continue on Ray Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road
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Continue on South Magma Avenue
928 ft · 25 sec · South Magma Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US-60 West
679 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 34 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
2092 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
1.1 km · 2 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 Kearny and Scottsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kearny and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearny to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Gold Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Kearny and 40.9 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kearny and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Gold Camp
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold Camp.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearny and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 65.08 mi (104.73 km).
#1 Kearny
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,206 |
| Coordinates | 33.0570100, -110.9106700 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| 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: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $14.26 | $28.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.37 | $30.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.33 | $36.67 |
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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