How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Litchfield, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Litchfield, AZ is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Litchfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Litchfield.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
66 m · 11 sec · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn slight right onto North Goldwater Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Goldwater Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Indian School Road
1.3 km · 2 min · East Indian School Road
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Turn left onto North 64th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North 64th Street
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto Hohokam Expressway
750 ft · 14 sec · Hohokam Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dysart Road
1881 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Dysart Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Dysart Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Litchfield Road
73 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
938 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Litchfield.
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.
Papago Freeway
Continue on Papago Freeway
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Scottsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Litchfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Litchfield?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Scottsdale and 15.8 miles from Litchfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Scottsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Litchfield.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Litchfield. Straight-line distance: 26.9 mi (43.29 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 Litchfield
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,476 |
| Coordinates | 33.4267100, -112.3551600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Litchfield (-112.35516, 33.42671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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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