How far is Rio Rico, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Rico and Scottsdale is 150.71 miles (242.54 km).
Flight distance from Rio Rico, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is 150.71 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Rio Rico to Scottsdale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Rico, Arizona to Scottsdale, Arizona is: 174.1 miles (280.18 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Rico to Scottsdale will take approximately 02 hours 46 minutes.
#1 Rio Rico
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°28'17"N 110°58'35"W |
| Latitude | 31.4714800 |
| Longitude | -110.9764800 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Scottsdale is known for its affluence, its many golf courses, and its many attractions, such as the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the Scottsdale Stadium.
| Population | 262647 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°30'33"N 111°53'57"W |
| Latitude | 33.5092100 |
| Longitude | -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Scottsdale: (-111.898944,33.509209)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rico and Scottsdale
The distance between Rio Rico and Scottsdale is 280 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Rio Rico and Scottsdale. The current time is 17:45:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.26 liters (6.14 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rico and Scottsdale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rico to Scottsdale is $25.19 (diesel $28.75).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $25.19 | $27.22 | $28.97 | $28.75 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 11, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Rico and Scottsdale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Rio Rico 192.77 miles (310 km)
Driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Rio Rico 163.88 miles (264 km)
