How far is Litchfield Park, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Litchfield Park, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Litchfield Park and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield Park and Scottsdale.
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Start on the route
66 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto East Wigwam Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · East Wigwam Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Indian School Road
1626 ft · 37 sec · West Indian School Road
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Turn right onto North Dysart Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Dysart Road
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Phoenix
1610 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
1827 ft · 41 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Red Mountain Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowell Road
1322 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McDowell Road
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hohokam Expressway
146 m · 9 sec · Hohokam Expressway
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn right onto East Osborn Road
2611 ft · 57 sec · East Osborn Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Osborn Road
27 m · 2 sec · East Osborn Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Osborn Road
2655 ft · 1 min · East Osborn Road
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Turn left onto North Hayden Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Hayden Road
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
2937 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn right
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 Litchfield Park and Scottsdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Papago Freeway
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Litchfield Park and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Litchfield Park to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Litchfield Park and 20.8 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Litchfield Park and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Litchfield Park and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 26.46 mi (42.59 km).
#1 Litchfield Park
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 6,578 |
| Coordinates | 33.4933700, -112.3579400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.99 | $13.99 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.34 | $16.68 |
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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