How far is Rio Verde, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Rio Verde, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Verde and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Verde and Scottsdale.
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Start on North Medelice Lane
592 ft · 31 sec · North Medelice Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Four Peaks Boulevard
1922 ft · 1 min · East Four Peaks Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Forest Road
1 km · 2 min · North Forest Road
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Continue on McDowell Mountain Road
8.1 mi · 20 min · McDowell Mountain Road
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Continue on North Fountain Hills Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Shea Boulevard
8.8 mi · 14 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop South
1837 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
4.7 mi · 5 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 Rio Verde 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 Shea Boulevard
Turn right onto East Shea Boulevard
8.76 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Clear leaving Rio Verde and Clear near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Verde to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Rio Verde and 14 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Rio Verde and Clear near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
City of Mesa Customer Service
Mesa Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain Hills.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Verde and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).
#1 Rio Verde
Located in the high Sonoran Desert of Maricopa County at an elevation of 1617 feet, this unincorporated community is situated northeast of Scottsdale near the Verde River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7225400, -111.6756900 |
| Altitude | 493 |
| 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: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.67 | $4.63 | $9.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $6.21 | $12.42 |
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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