How far is Naco, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Naco, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naco and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naco and Scottsdale.
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Start on the route
39 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto West Martinez Street
63 m · 11 sec · West Martinez Street
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Turn right onto South Towner Avenue
1586 ft · 45 sec · South Towner Avenue
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Turn left onto West Newell Street
1383 ft · 38 sec · West Newell Street
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Continue on South Willson Road
3 mi · 7 min · South Willson Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 92
20.3 mi · 25 min · State Route 92
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Continue on Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sierra Vista-Bisbee Highway
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Continue on AZ 92
3 mi · 4 min · AZ 92
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Turn left onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
6 mi · 10 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
847 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.2 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 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 Naco 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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Naco and Clear near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naco to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.1 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Naco and 112.3 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:38 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.02 one way or $74.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naco and Clear near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells
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 Flowing Wells.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naco and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 188.42 mi (303.23 km).
#1 Naco
Located at an elevation of 4,606 feet in the high desert Mule Mountains foothills of Cochise County, this southeastern Arizona community sits directly on the international border opposite its sister city in Sonora, Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.3353800, -109.9481300 |
| Altitude | 1404 |
| 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: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $4.67 | $37.02 | $74.04 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $39.87 | $79.74 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $42.47 | $84.95 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $49.67 | $99.35 |
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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