How far is Oracle, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Oracle, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.1 miles (145 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oracle and Scottsdale.
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Start on Evergreen Drive
77 m · 14 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Turn left onto East American Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · East American Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 79
1935 ft · 27 sec · State Route 79
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Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Continue on North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi · 20 min · North Pinal Parkway
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Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
1552 ft · 43 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Turn left onto US 60 West: Apache Junction, Mesa, Phoenix
2520 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.1 mi · 15 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 Oracle 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.
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 41m
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 Oracle and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oracle to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Oracle and 57.2 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.1 miles (145 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 2:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oracle and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oracle and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 90.11 mi (145.01 km).
#1 Oracle
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,686 |
| Coordinates | 32.6109100, -110.7709300 |
| Altitude | 1379 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $19.95 | $39.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $25.65 | $51.31 |
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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