How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Douglas, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Douglas, AZ is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
241.58 mi
04h 36m
Flight
202.99 mi
326.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.99 mi
Kilometers
326.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.58 mi
Kilometers
388.78 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Sun, May 3, 3:09 AM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Sun, May 3, 7:45 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-05-02T22:33
Arrive Douglas
Sun, May 3, 3:09 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:48 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
South Tucson
AZ

City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Scottsdale
120.9 mi
02h 18m
To Douglas
120.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 PM MST
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Douglas.

  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

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

    1.5 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix

    2460 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista

    3236 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South State Highway 90

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  16. 16

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 90

    11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  18. 18

    Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Route 90 Bypass

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 90 Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 90

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 90

  23. 23

    Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.2 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    158 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    22.8 mi · 29 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 23%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 17%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 16%
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
36.2 mi · 15%
State Route 90
16.5 mi · 7%
Price Freeway
9.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
203 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Tucson
02h 18m from Scottsdale
Leave By
7:48 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Douglas?

The road trip is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.9 miles from Scottsdale and 120.7 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 7:48 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.18 one way or $84.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Tucson

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

3 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

69 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 202.99 mi (326.68 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
Douglas

#2 Douglas

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population16,458
Coordinates31.3445500, -109.5453400
Altitude1222
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Douglas (-109.54534, 31.34455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.52 gal
32.27 L · about $42.18
Round trip
$84.37
17.04 gal · 64.54 L
Estimated CO2
75.7 kg one way
Round trip: 151.4 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $42.18 $84.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $45.48 $90.96
Premium $5.57 $47.42 $94.84
Diesel $6.37 $54.24 $108.48

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Douglas. The current time is 22:33:48.

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.