How far is Peoria, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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 38m.
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 fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peoria and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria and Scottsdale.
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Start on North 83rd Avenue
39 m · 9 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
5.6 mi · 10 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Bethany Home Road
7.2 mi · 14 min · West Bethany Home Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward AZ 51 South
1735 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Piestewa Freeway
136 m · 7 sec · Piestewa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Colter Street, Camelback Road
1707 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Colter Street, Camelback Road
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Colter Street
7 m · 1 sec · East Colter Street
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Continue on East Colter Street
60 m · 4 sec · East Colter Street
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Continue on North 18th Street
1398 ft · 35 sec · North 18th Street
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Turn left onto East Camelback Road
7.9 mi · 15 min · East Camelback Road
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Turn left onto North Hayden Road
2694 ft · 1 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 Peoria 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.
East Camelback Road
Turn left onto East Camelback Road
7.91 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Peoria and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Peoria to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 11.4 miles from Peoria and 25.8 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.54 one way or $13.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria 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 Peoria and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.35 km).
#1 Peoria
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 179,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.5806000, -112.2373800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
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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