How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Canyon Day, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Canyon Day, AZ is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.27 mi
03h 45m
Flight
109.37 mi
176.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.37 mi
Kilometers
176.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.27 mi
Kilometers
274.02 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canyon Day
Fri, Apr 17, 11:36 PM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-17T19:51
Arrive Canyon Day
Fri, Apr 17, 11:36 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsdale
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Globe
AZ

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Scottsdale
85.1 mi
01h 52m
To Canyon Day
85.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Canyon Day.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Canyon Day.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1838 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Price Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix

    1086 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East: Globe

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    22.2 mi · 26 min · Superstition Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  12. 12

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Ash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carrizo-Whiteriver-Indian Pine Highway

    23 mi · 40 min · Carrizo-Whiteriver-Indian Pine Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Street

    2237 ft · 2 min · West Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Canyon Day.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
62.5 mi · 37%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 25%
Carrizo-Whiteriver-Indian Pine Highway
23 mi · 13%
Superstition Freeway
22.2 mi · 13%
Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 3%
US 60
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Globe-Show Low Highway

Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway

62.5 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
01h 52m from Scottsdale
Leave By
9:28 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Canyon Day.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Canyon Day?

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Scottsdale and 85.1 miles from Canyon Day.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.76 one way or $59.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Canyon Day.

Stop Ideas Near Globe

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Globe, 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 Globe.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Canyon Day. Straight-line distance: 109.37 mi (176.02 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
Canyon Day

#2 Canyon Day

Census designated place

Population1,209
Coordinates33.7847700, -110.0264900
Altitude1524
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Canyon Day (-110.02649, 33.78477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $29.76
Round trip
$59.51
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.76 $59.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.08 $64.16
Premium $5.57 $33.45 $66.90
Diesel $6.37 $38.26 $76.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Canyon Day. The current time is 19:51:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.