How far is Scottsdale, AZ from East Sahuarita, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to East Sahuarita, AZ is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.19 mi
02h 35m
Flight
122.04 mi
196.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.04 mi
Kilometers
196.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.19 mi
Kilometers
225.61 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:17 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Scottsdale
70.2 mi
01h 17m
To East Sahuarita
70 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and East Sahuarita.

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sahuarita Road

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Sahuarita Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Sahuarita Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Country Club Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Country Club Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East El Toro Road

    96 m · 9 sec · East El Toro Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East El Toro Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 39%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 27%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 11%
Price Freeway
9.42 mi · 7%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 4%
Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 3%
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 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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
122 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 17m from Scottsdale
Leave By
1:20 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near East Sahuarita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to East Sahuarita?

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Scottsdale and 70 miles from East Sahuarita.

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

The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 1:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near East Sahuarita.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and East Sahuarita. Straight-line distance: 122.04 mi (196.41 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
East Sahuarita

#2 East Sahuarita

Census designated place

Population1,622
Coordinates31.9428600, -110.9284200
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: East Sahuarita (-110.92842, 31.94286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $24.51
Round trip
$49.01
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.51 $49.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.42 $52.85
Premium $5.57 $27.55 $55.10
Diesel $6.37 $31.51 $63.02

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 East Sahuarita. The current time is 08:06:55.

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.