How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Holbrook, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Holbrook, AZ is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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
174.95 mi
03h 40m
Flight
138.41 mi
222.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.41 mi
Kilometers
222.75 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.95 mi
Kilometers
281.55 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holbrook
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 PM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-17T18:21
Arrive Holbrook
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 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
9:40 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
Star Valley
AZ

Town of the United States

From Scottsdale
87.5 mi
01h 50m
To Holbrook
87.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
16 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward McDowell Road

    1807 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East McDowell Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Beeline Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Beeline Highway

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    53 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Highway 277

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

  11. 11

    Continue on West 3rd Street North

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Heber-Holbrook Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Heber Road

    30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Navajo Boulevard

    1280 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Navajo Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 39%
Heber Road
30.9 mi · 18%
West 3rd Street North
4.93 mi · 3%
North Beeline Highway
4.21 mi · 2%
Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.94 mi · 2%
East McDowell Road
2.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star Valley
01h 50m from Scottsdale
Leave By
9:40 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Holbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Scottsdale and 87.4 miles from Holbrook.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 9:40 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Holbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Star Valley

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

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

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

70 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

82 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
RAIL

Winslow

100 mi away
501 East Second Street
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

111 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Holbrook. Straight-line distance: 138.41 mi (222.75 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
Holbrook

#2 Holbrook

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,090
Coordinates34.9022500, -110.1581800
Altitude1549
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Holbrook (-110.15818, 34.90225)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.37 L · about $30.55
Round trip
$61.10
12.34 gal · 46.74 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.55 $61.10
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.94 $65.87
Premium $5.57 $34.34 $68.68
Diesel $6.37 $39.28 $78.56

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 Holbrook. The current time is 18:21:05.

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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.