How far is Pima, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?

The driving distance from Pima, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 152 miles (244.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.03 mi
02h 37m
Flight
126.97 mi
204.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.97 mi
Kilometers
204.34 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.03 mi
Kilometers
244.67 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsdale
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM MST
Return by in Pima
Thu, Apr 23, 12:26 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pima
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Scottsdale
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pima
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Miami
AZ

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Pima
75.9 mi
01h 18m
To Scottsdale
76.2 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 21 mph W
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pima and Scottsdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pima and Scottsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  9. 9

    Continue on West Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    21.9 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Pima Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road

    2092 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Chaparral Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Chaparral Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pima and Scottsdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Center Street
66.3 mi · 44%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 28%
Superstition Freeway
21.9 mi · 14%
Pima Freeway
4.86 mi · 3%
US 60
3.95 mi · 3%
Price Freeway
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Center Street

Turn right onto West Center Street

66.3 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami
01h 18m from Pima
Leave By
1:16 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pima and Sunny near Scottsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pima to Scottsdale?

The road trip is about 152 miles (244.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Pima and 76.2 miles from Scottsdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 1:16 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pima and Sunny near Scottsdale.

Stop Ideas Near Miami

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Miami, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

106 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

108 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

116 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

117 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pima and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 126.97 mi (204.34 km).

Pima

#1 Pima

Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States

Population2,588
Coordinates32.8965600, -109.8283500
Altitude865
CountryUnited States
Scottsdale

#2 Scottsdale

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.

Population262,647
Coordinates33.5092100, -111.8990300
Altitude383
CountryUnited States
Start: US 70 (-109.828351, 32.896233)
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.31 L · about $26.59
Round trip
$53.17
10.74 gal · 40.62 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.59 $53.17
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $5.57 $29.89 $59.78
Diesel $6.37 $34.19 $68.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pima and Scottsdale. The current time is 19:11:28.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.