How far is Sacaton, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from Sacaton, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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.
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.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacaton and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacaton and Scottsdale.
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Start on South Main Street
22 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sacaton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Sacaton Road
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Continue on Indian Route 7
1.2 mi · 3 min · Indian Route 7
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Continue on Sacaton Road
997 ft · 27 sec · Sacaton Road
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Continue on Indian Route 7
783 ft · 24 sec · Indian Route 7
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Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on East Hunt Highway
69 m · 8 sec · East Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto South Arizona Avenue
5.8 mi · 10 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West
1808 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
2092 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
1.1 km · 2 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 Sacaton and Scottsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Price Freeway
Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
9.28 mi · 00h 11m
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 Sacaton and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacaton to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Sacaton and 23.4 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.23 one way or $14.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacaton and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
Town of Gilbert Administration Offices
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chandler.
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacaton and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 31.27 mi (50.33 km).
#1 Sacaton
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
| Population | 2,672 |
| Coordinates | 33.0767200, -111.7393000 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| 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: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.29 | $18.59 |
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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