How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Beaver Dam, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Beaver Dam, AZ is about 390.3 miles (628.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.31 mi
07h 45m
Flight
260.85 mi
419.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.85 mi
Kilometers
419.79 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.31 mi
Kilometers
628.14 km
Drive Time
07h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver Dam
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Fri, Oct 16, 2:34 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-10-15T11:03
Arrive Beaver Dam
Thu, Oct 15, 6:48 PM MST
Route Timing
07h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:45 PM to 3:15 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsdale
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

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
Kingman
AZ

City in Arizona, USA

From Scottsdale
195.2 mi
03h 52m
To Beaver Dam
195.2 mi
03h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 14 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Beaver Dam.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop North

    1909 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bell Road

    1982 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bell Road, Surprise Stadium

    528 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Bell Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · West Bell Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US-60 West

    1306 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Grand Avenue

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

    2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1 m · 1 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    30 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    47 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3017 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    34 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

    1817 ft · 24 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward I 40 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    21.5 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

    68 m · 7 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto West Beale Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Hoover Dam Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Hoover Dam Bypass

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead

    827 ft · 20 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on US 93 BUS North: Boulder City

    6 mi · 11 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Boulder City Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway

  41. 41

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard

    1623 ft · 31 sec

  43. 43

    Turn right onto East Charleston Boulevard

    3115 ft · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard

  44. 44

    Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard

  45. 45

    Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  47. 47

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  48. 48

    Take the exit slight right toward Beaver Dam, Littlefield

    2842 ft · 53 sec

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Highway 91

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 91

  50. 50

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  51. 51

    At the end of the road, turn left

    126 m · 30 sec

  52. 52

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
52 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
5 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
107 mi · 27%
Las Vegas Freeway
73.3 mi · 19%
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
66.2 mi · 17%
Pima Freeway
22.8 mi · 6%
Purple Heart Trail
21.5 mi · 6%
Grand Avenue
21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

101 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.4 mi
260.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingman
03h 52m from Scottsdale
Leave By
8:30 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Beaver Dam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Beaver Dam?

The road trip is about 390.3 miles (628.1 km) and usually takes 07h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.2 miles from Scottsdale and 195.2 miles from Beaver Dam.

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

The direct path is about 260.9 miles (419.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.4 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.36 one way or $128.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Scottsdale and Sunny near Beaver Dam.

Stop Ideas Near Kingman

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kingman and the surrounding midpoint area.
Kingman Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 2.4 mi away

Kingman Parks & Recreation

Kingman , AZ
3333 & 3345 Harrison St, Kingman, AZ 86409
Rating 4.6/5 12 reviews City government office,Recreation center,Park,Public swimming pool,Softball field,Tennis court
CASA of Mohave County
Practical stop 4.3 mi away

CASA of Mohave County

Kingman , AZ
127 E Beale St, Kingman, AZ 86401
Volunteer organization,County government office,Non-profit organization,Youth social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.8 mi away

Mohave County Assessors Department

Kingman , AZ
700 W Beale St, Kingman, AZ 86401
Rating 4.3/5 33 reviews Tax assessor,County government office
Allied Forces
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Allied Forces

Kingman , AZ
602 Hall St, Kingman, AZ 86401
Rating 4.1/5 22 reviews Employment agency,Employment center,Recruiter,Temp agency

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kingman

106 4th Street
BUS

Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona

5 mi away
3264 E. Andy Devine Av.
BUS

Laughlin, Nevada

47 mi away
2121 S. Casino Dr.
RAIL

El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility

64 mi away
900 Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Beaver Dam. Straight-line distance: 260.85 mi (419.79 km).

Scottsdale

#1 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Beaver Dam

Located in the high desert of northwestern Arizona's Mohave County at an elevation of 1,831 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the Virgin River and Interstate 15.

Population0
Coordinates36.8994200, -113.9327400
Altitude558
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Beaver Dam (-113.93274, 36.89942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.77 gal
52.14 L · about $64.36
Round trip
$128.72
27.54 gal · 104.28 L
Estimated CO2
122.4 kg one way
Round trip: 244.7 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $64.36 $128.72
Mid-grade $5.03 $69.32 $138.64
Premium $5.36 $73.85 $147.70
Diesel $6.27 $86.37 $172.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Beaver Dam. The current time is 11:03:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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