How far is LeChee, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?

The driving distance from LeChee, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.75 mi
03h 04m
Flight
123.92 mi
199.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.92 mi
Kilometers
199.43 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.75 mi
Kilometers
332.73 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM MST
Return by in LeChee
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave LeChee
2026-04-22T23:38
Arrive Scottsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in LeChee
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
Lake Montezuma
AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona

From LeChee
103.3 mi
01h 32m
To Scottsdale
103.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 26 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cooper Town Road

    660 ft · 34 sec · Cooper Town Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Winslow Industrial Spur

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Winslow Industrial Spur

  3. 3

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hipkoe Drive

    699 ft · 18 sec · Hipkoe Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    55.7 mi · 57 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East

    2173 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 101 Loop East

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road

    2144 ft · 56 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    3153 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between LeChee 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 45%
Purple Heart Trail
55.7 mi · 27%
Pima Freeway
21.8 mi · 11%
Black Canyon Freeway
20.7 mi · 10%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 01h 34m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.8 mi
123.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Montezuma
01h 32m from LeChee
Leave By
10:50 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving LeChee and Sunny near Scottsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Lake Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from LeChee and 103.5 miles from Scottsdale.

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

The direct path is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.8 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 10:50 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.14 one way or $72.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Montezuma

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Montezuma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Main Stage
Food stop 13.5 mi away

Main Stage

Cottonwood , AZ
1 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.4/5 349 reviews Bar,Art gallery,Bingo hall,Karaoke,Live music venue,Pool hall,Restaurant
Garrison Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Garrison Park

Cottonwood , AZ
39 Brian Mickelsen Pkwy, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.2/5 245 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

Worthwhile Wealth Council

Sedona , AZ
2030 W State Rte 89A suite b2/b, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Investment service,Consultant
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 7 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Montezuma.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

9 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

27 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

63 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

64 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between LeChee and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 123.92 mi (199.43 km).

LeChee

#1 LeChee

Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

Population1,443
Coordinates35.0322400, -110.7529100
Altitude1519
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: Cooper Town Road (-110.752924, 35.031692)
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.62 L · about $36.14
Round trip
$72.28
14.6 gal · 55.24 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.14 $72.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.97 $77.93
Premium $5.57 $40.63 $81.26
Diesel $6.37 $46.47 $92.94

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between LeChee and Scottsdale. The current time is 23:38:15.

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.