How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Peach Springs, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Peach Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Peach Springs.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop North
1909 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
22 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
2406 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1359 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
23.2 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
21.6 mi · 25 min
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Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
2345 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2760 ft · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
31 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Continue on Lewis Avenue
552 ft · 13 sec · Lewis Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West
2183 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
24.5 mi · 25 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Seligman, Peach Springs
1292 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hualapai Veterans Highway
36.5 mi · 43 min · Hualapai Veterans Highway
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Turn right onto Diamond Creek Road
3 m · 1 sec · Diamond Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Peach Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hualapai Veterans Highway
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hualapai Veterans Highway
36.5 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Peach Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Peach Springs?
The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Prescott Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Scottsdale and 105.9 miles from Peach Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Peach Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Prescott Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Watson Lake Park
Windmill House
Chino Valley Town Hall
The Point Bar and Lounge
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prescott Valley.
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Williams Junction, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Peach Springs. Straight-line distance: 164.4 mi (264.58 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 Peach Springs
Situated in northwestern Arizona's high desert at 4,797 feet within Mohave County, this community serves as the administrative headquarters for the Hualapai Indian Reservation.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.5291600, -113.4254900 |
| Altitude | 1462 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peach Springs (-113.42549, 35.52916)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $4.67 | $34.96 | $69.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $37.65 | $75.31 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $40.12 | $80.23 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $46.91 | $93.83 |
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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