How far is Pinon, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Pinon, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
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 Pinon and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinon and Scottsdale.
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Start on Navajo Route 8030
1013 ft · 30 sec · Navajo Route 8030
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 4
2577 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 4
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Continue straight
1490 ft · 41 sec
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Turn straight onto Navajo Route 8031
15 mi · 37 min · Navajo Route 8031
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 8029
1.7 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 8029
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Continue on Hopi Route 4
8.7 mi · 12 min · Hopi Route 4
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Continue straight
2887 ft · 45 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Arizona State Highway 264
4.8 mi · 6 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn right onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
38.8 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Take the ramp right
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East
2173 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 101 Loop East
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
21.8 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
2144 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3153 ft · 1 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 Pinon and Scottsdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Pinon and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pinon to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.4 km) and usually takes 05h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Pinon and 154.1 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.77 one way or $107.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pinon and Scottsdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Pinon and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
United States Postal Service
Flagstaff City Hall
Flagstaff Public Works Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Station
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pinon and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 202.65 mi (326.14 km).
#1 Pinon
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 36.1008300, -110.2259600 |
| Altitude | 1936 |
| 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: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $53.77 | $107.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $57.97 | $115.94 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $60.45 | $120.89 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $69.13 | $138.27 |
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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