How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Citrus Park, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
40.92 mi
00h 56m
Flight
31.53 mi
50.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.53 mi
Kilometers
50.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.92 mi
Kilometers
65.86 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 PM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-15T12:57
Arrive Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 1:54 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Maryvale
AZ

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

From Scottsdale
20.4 mi
00h 28m
To Citrus Park
20.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Citrus Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Citrus Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chaparral Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Chaparral Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road

    66 m · 11 sec · North Scottsdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Goldwater Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Goldwater Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Indian School Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Indian School Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 64th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 64th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McDowell Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hohokam Expressway

    750 ft · 14 sec · Hohokam Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue

    2088 ft · 53 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Glendale Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Glendale Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Citrus Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Citrus Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Citrus Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Citrus Park.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
21 mi · 51%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
4.24 mi · 10%
East McDowell Road
2.2 mi · 5%
Red Mountain Freeway
2.14 mi · 5%
North 64th Street
1.7 mi · 4%
East Chaparral Road
1.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Continue on Papago Freeway

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryvale
00h 28m from Scottsdale
Leave By
4:36 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Citrus Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Citrus Park?

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Scottsdale and 20.5 miles from Citrus Park.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Scottsdale and Sunny near Citrus Park.

Stop Ideas Near Maryvale

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 Maryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
El Mirage City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

El Mirage City Hall

El Mirage , AZ
10000 N El Mirage Rd, El Mirage, AZ 85335, United States
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

9 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

51 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Citrus Park. Straight-line distance: 31.53 mi (50.74 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
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#2 Citrus Park

Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5486500, -112.4443300
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Citrus Park (-112.44433, 33.54865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $7.18
Round trip
$14.36
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $7.18 $14.36
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $5.57 $8.07 $16.14
Diesel $6.37 $9.23 $18.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Citrus Park. The current time is 12:57:59.

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.