How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Fountain Hills, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Shea Boulevard
2408 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Shea Boulevard, Fountain Hills
84 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto East Shea Boulevard
8.7 mi · 14 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Fountain Hills Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Arroyo Vista Drive
835 ft · 34 sec · East Arroyo Vista Drive
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Turn left onto North La Montana Drive
1593 ft · 54 sec · North La Montana Drive
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Continue on North la Montana Drive
1233 ft · 42 sec · North la Montana Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North La Montana Drive
38 m · 5 sec · North La Montana Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North La Montana Drive
2346 ft · 1 min · North La Montana Drive
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Turn left onto North Hamilton Drive
935 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hamilton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Shea Boulevard
Turn straight onto East Shea Boulevard
8.72 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Fountain Hills?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Scottsdale and 8.9 miles from Fountain Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.12 one way or $6.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Scottsdale and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.63 mi (20.33 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 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Hills (-111.71736, 33.61171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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