How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Litchfield Park, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Litchfield Park, AZ is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.04 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.46 mi
42.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.46 mi
Kilometers
42.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.04 mi
Kilometers
51.57 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Litchfield Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-23T01:02
Arrive Litchfield Park
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:58 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsdale
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Scottsdale
16 mi
00h 23m
To Litchfield Park
16 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Litchfield Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Chaparral Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Chaparral Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road

    66 m · 11 sec · North Scottsdale Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto North Goldwater Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Goldwater Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Indian School Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Indian School Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 64th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North 64th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East McDowell Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hohokam Expressway

    750 ft · 14 sec · Hohokam Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Dysart Road

    1881 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Dysart Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Dysart Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    1646 ft · 36 sec · West Indian School Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wigwam Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wigwam Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    65 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
16.2 mi · 51%
North Dysart Road
2.4 mi · 7%
East McDowell Road
2.2 mi · 7%
Red Mountain Freeway
2.14 mi · 7%
North 64th Street
1.7 mi · 5%
East Chaparral Road
1.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 23m from Scottsdale
Leave By
4:58 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Litchfield Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Litchfield Park?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 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 16 miles from Scottsdale and 16 miles from Litchfield Park.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Litchfield Park.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

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 Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 3 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center

Peoria , AZ
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Litchfield Park. Straight-line distance: 26.46 mi (42.59 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
Litchfield Park

#2 Litchfield Park

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population6,578
Coordinates33.4933700, -112.3579400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Litchfield Park (-112.35794, 33.49337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
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.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.03 $12.06
Premium $5.57 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $6.37 $7.19 $14.39

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

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Litchfield Park. The current time is 01:02:06.

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.