How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Colorado City, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Colorado City, AZ is about 376.2 miles (605.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 26m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Colorado City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Colorado City.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop North
1909 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
22 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
2406 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page
1412 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Turn left onto Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
83.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Pratt Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West Pratt Street
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Continue on Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
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Turn right onto South Central Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Central Street
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Turn left onto West Township Avenue
137 m · 18 sec · West Township Avenue
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Turn left onto Heritage Lane
21 m · 3 sec · Heritage Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heritage Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Colorado City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
Turn left onto Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
83.6 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Colorado City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Colorado City?
The road trip is about 376.2 miles (605.4 km) and usually takes 07h 26m 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?
Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.2 miles from Scottsdale and 188 miles from Colorado City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.1 miles (399.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.1 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 $65.70 one way or $131.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Colorado City.
Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.
Flagstaff Station
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Williams, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Colorado City. Straight-line distance: 248.06 mi (399.22 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Colorado City
City in Mitchell County, Texas
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.9902600, -112.9757700 |
| Altitude | 1517 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colorado City (-112.97577, 36.99026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 605 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
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 | $65.70 | $131.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $70.84 | $141.67 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $73.86 | $147.72 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $84.48 | $168.95 |
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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