How far is Lake Montezuma, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Montezuma, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Montezuma and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Montezuma and Scottsdale.
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Start on North Montezuma Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Montezuma Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Montezuma Avenue
100 m · 9 sec · North Montezuma Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Beaver Creek Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East Beaver Creek Road
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Continue on East Cornville Road
655 ft · 17 sec · East Cornville Road
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Take the ramp left
1494 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
47.2 mi · 47 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
2173 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 101 Loop East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
21.8 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
2144 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3153 ft · 1 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 Lake Montezuma 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.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
47.2 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Montezuma and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Montezuma to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Lake Montezuma and 52.6 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 3:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Montezuma and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City
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 Black Canyon City.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Montezuma and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 77.9 mi (125.37 km).
#1 Lake Montezuma
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
| Population | 4,706 |
| Coordinates | 34.6322400, -111.7779300 |
| Altitude | 1052 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.80 | $39.61 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $20.65 | $41.30 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
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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