How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Meadview, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Meadview, AZ is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
257.35 mi
05h 38m
Flight
211.73 mi
340.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.73 mi
Kilometers
340.74 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.35 mi
Kilometers
414.17 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meadview
Fri, Oct 16, 1:03 AM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Fri, Oct 16, 6:41 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-10-15T19:25
Arrive Meadview
Fri, Oct 16, 1:03 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM MST

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

Leave by
5:44 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
Congress
AZ

Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

From Scottsdale
128.7 mi
02h 49m
To Meadview
128.6 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 26 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Bell Road

    1982 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Bell Road, Surprise Stadium

    528 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Bell Road

    6.4 mi · 12 min · West Bell Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US-60 West

    1306 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Grand Avenue

    13.7 mi · 18 min · Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

    2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1 m · 1 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    30 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    47 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3017 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    34 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

    1817 ft · 24 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit straight toward I 40 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    18.7 mi · 19 min · Purple Heart Trail

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Stockton Hill Road

    2088 ft · 54 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Stockton Hill Road

    41.5 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Stockton Hill Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pierce Ferry Road

    16.9 mi · 27 min · Pierce Ferry Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Meadview Boulevard

    1 mi · 3 min · West Meadview Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on East Meadview Boulevard

    122 m · 17 sec · East Meadview Boulevard

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Meadview Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
107 mi · 41%
Stockton Hill Road
41.9 mi · 16%
Pima Freeway
22.8 mi · 9%
Grand Avenue
21 mi · 8%
Purple Heart Trail
18.7 mi · 7%
Pierce Ferry Road
16.9 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

101 mi · 01h 59m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
211.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congress
02h 49m from Scottsdale
Leave By
5:44 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Meadview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Scottsdale and 128.6 miles from Meadview.

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

The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:44 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.44 one way or $84.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Congress

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

96 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

103 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

110 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

112 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Meadview. Straight-line distance: 211.73 mi (340.74 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
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#2 Meadview

Situated in the high desert of northwestern Arizona's Mohave County at an elevation of 2,986 feet, this unincorporated community borders federal lands.

Population0
Coordinates36.0022100, -114.0682900
Altitude910
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Meadview (-114.06829, 36.00221)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.38 L · about $42.44
Round trip
$84.88
18.16 gal · 68.76 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $42.44 $84.88
Mid-grade $5.03 $45.71 $91.42
Premium $5.36 $48.70 $97.39
Diesel $6.27 $56.95 $113.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Meadview. The current time is 19:25:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.