How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Camp Verde, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.2 mi
01h 48m
Flight
72.9 mi
117.32 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.9 mi
Kilometers
117.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.2 mi
Kilometers
156.43 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camp Verde
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 AM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Sat, Apr 11, 8:38 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-11T05:02
Arrive Camp Verde
Sat, Apr 11, 6:50 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:54 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsdale
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Scottsdale
48.7 mi
00h 54m
To Camp Verde
48.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Camp Verde.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Camp Verde.

  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 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    2406 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    23.1 mi · 23 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward General Crook Trail

    2598 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Access Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Access Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West General Crook Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West General Crook Trail

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2694 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Camp Verde.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
36.5 mi · 38%
Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi · 24%
Pima Freeway
22 mi · 23%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 9%
South Access Road
1.59 mi · 2%
West General Crook Trail
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

23.2 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
00h 54m from Scottsdale
Leave By
2:54 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Camp Verde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Camp Verde?

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Scottsdale and 48.5 miles from Camp Verde.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.89 one way or $31.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Camp Verde.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
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Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Camp Verde. Straight-line distance: 72.9 mi (117.32 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
Camp Verde

#2 Camp Verde

Town of the United States

Population11,259
Coordinates34.5636400, -111.8543200
Altitude961
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Camp Verde (-111.85432, 34.56364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.17 L · about $15.89
Round trip
$31.79
6.42 gal · 24.34 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.89 $31.79
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.13 $34.27
Premium $5.57 $17.87 $35.73
Diesel $6.37 $20.43 $40.87

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Camp Verde. The current time is 05:02:21.

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