How far is Parker, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Parker, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Scottsdale.
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Start on California Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road
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Take the ramp left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.8 mi · 23 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 Parker 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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Parker and Mostly Cloudy near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parker to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Parker and 84.3 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 12:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.00 one way or $60.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Parker and Mostly Cloudy near Scottsdale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 144.15 mi (231.98 km).
#1 Parker
Town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,281 |
| Coordinates | 34.1500200, -114.2891200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $30.00 | $60.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.35 | $64.70 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.73 | $67.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
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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