How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Kaibito, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Kaibito, AZ is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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
269.74 mi
05h 30m
Flight
218.4 mi
351.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.4 mi
Kilometers
351.48 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.74 mi
Kilometers
434.1 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kaibito
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM MDT
Return by in Scottsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Kaibito
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 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
Munds Park
AZ

Census designated place

From Scottsdale
135 mi
02h 45m
To Kaibito
134.7 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop North

    1909 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    22 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    2406 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1359 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    23.2 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page

    1412 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  19. 19

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US 89

    1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  23. 23

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    30.7 mi · 35 min · Navajo Trail

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 6262

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 6262

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 21

    19.1 mi · 46 min · Navajo Route 21

  27. 27

    Continue on Navajo Route 6331

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 6331

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 6331

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 34%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 15%
Navajo Trail
30.7 mi · 11%
Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi · 9%
Pima Freeway
22 mi · 8%
Navajo Route 21
19.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
218.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munds Park
02h 45m from Scottsdale
Leave By
6:00 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Kaibito.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434.1 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Scottsdale and 134.7 miles from Kaibito.

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

The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 6:00 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.13 one way or $94.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scottsdale and Kaibito, 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 Kaibito.

Stop Ideas Near Munds Park

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 Munds Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

United States Postal Service

Flagstaff , AZ
104 S WC Riles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 2.7/5 43 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Flagstaff City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Sedona
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Sedona

Munds Park
Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.7/5 87 reviews Lodging

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.

BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

14 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

28 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

28 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

42 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Kaibito. Straight-line distance: 218.4 mi (351.48 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
Kaibito

#2 Kaibito

Census designated place

Population1,522
Coordinates36.5972200, -111.0743100
Altitude1771
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Kaibito (-111.07431, 36.59722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.03 L · about $47.13
Round trip
$94.27
19.04 gal · 72.06 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.13 $94.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $50.82 $101.64
Premium $5.57 $52.99 $105.98
Diesel $6.37 $60.60 $121.21

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Scottsdale, AZ and Kaibito, AZ. The current time in Scottsdale is 23:02:32, although it is 00:02:32 in Kaibito.

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.