How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Ganado, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Ganado, AZ is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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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 05h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Ganado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Ganado.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3151 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1838 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McDowell Road
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East McDowell Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto North Beeline Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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Continue on West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North
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Turn left onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway
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Turn straight onto Heber Road
30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road
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Turn left onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard
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Take the exit right
3058 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
45.7 mi · 46 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North: Ganado
1307 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
37.9 mi · 56 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Continue on Post Office Road
902 ft · 25 sec · Post Office Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Ganado.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Ganado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Ganado?
The road trip is about 260.2 miles (418.8 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Cibecue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Scottsdale and 130.1 miles from Ganado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 6:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.91 one way or $85.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsdale and Ganado, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Ganado.
Stop Ideas Near Cibecue
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 Cibecue.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Ganado. Straight-line distance: 202.75 mi (326.3 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 Ganado
Located on the Navajo Nation in Apache County at an elevation of 6,385 feet, this settlement sits amidst a high plateau landscape in northeastern Arizona.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.7114000, -109.5420500 |
| Altitude | 1946 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ganado (-109.54205, 35.7114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $4.67 | $42.91 | $85.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $49.23 | $98.46 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $57.58 | $115.15 |
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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