How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Fortuna Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
194.27 mi
03h 32m
Flight
156.91 mi
252.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.91 mi
Kilometers
252.52 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.27 mi
Kilometers
312.65 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 7:37 AM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Sun, May 31, 11:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-05-31T04:04
Arrive Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 7:37 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Scottsdale
97.1 mi
01h 46m
To Fortuna Foothills
97.2 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
100°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Fortuna Foothills.

  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

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Price Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Price Road

    2652 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Price Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Price Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Maricopa Road

    11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North John Wayne Parkway

    14.8 mi · 19 min · North John Wayne Parkway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route

    31.6 mi · 32 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  14. 14

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Foothills Boulevard

    1672 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 40th Street

    647 ft · 15 sec · East 40th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive

    600 ft · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sheryl Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
105 mi · 54%
Phoenix Bypass Route
31.6 mi · 16%
North John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 8%
North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 6%
Price Freeway
9.1 mi · 5%
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 47m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
156.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 46m from Scottsdale
Leave By
9:54 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Fortuna Foothills?

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Scottsdale and 97.2 miles from Fortuna Foothills.

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

The direct path is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 9:54 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.96 one way or $67.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

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 Gila Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Gila Bend Town Hall

Gila Bend , AZ
644 W Pima Street, BOX A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall,Museum,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Fortuna Foothills. Straight-line distance: 156.91 mi (252.52 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
Fortuna Foothills

#2 Fortuna Foothills

Census designated place

Population28,135
Coordinates32.6578300, -114.4118900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Fortuna Foothills (-114.41189, 32.65783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.95 L · about $33.96
Round trip
$67.93
13.72 gal · 51.9 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.96 $67.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $36.62 $73.24
Premium $5.57 $38.18 $76.37
Diesel $6.37 $43.67 $87.34

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Fortuna Foothills. The current time is 04:04:55.

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.