How far is Paradise Valley, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Paradise Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise Valley and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley and Phoenix.
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Start on East Lincoln Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Drive
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Turn left onto North Tatum Boulevard
2509 ft · 1 min · North Tatum Boulevard
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Continue on East McDonald Drive
2909 ft · 1 min · East McDonald Drive
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Continue on North 44th Street
2 mi · 4 min · North 44th Street
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Turn right onto East Indian School Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Indian School Road
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Turn left onto North 32nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1987 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
2898 ft · 38 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.2 km · 50 sec · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Sports Facilitles
635 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
2695 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise Valley and Phoenix.
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.
North 32nd Street
Turn left onto North 32nd Street
2.29 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paradise Valley and Mostly Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paradise Valley to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Scottsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Paradise Valley and 7.8 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paradise Valley and Mostly Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Scottsdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scottsdale.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise Valley and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.27 km).
#1 Paradise Valley
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 14,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.5311500, -111.9426500 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
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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