How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Quartzsite, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Quartzsite, AZ is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Quartzsite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Quartzsite.
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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
19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
107.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quartzsite
1741 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Quartzsite Boulevard
84 m · 5 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Oldham Lane
12 m · 2 sec · Oldham Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oldham Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Quartzsite.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
107 mi · 01h 48m
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 Quartzsite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Quartzsite?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Scottsdale and 70.9 miles from Quartzsite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 1:20 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.71 one way or $49.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Scottsdale and Mostly Cloudy near Quartzsite.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Quartzsite. Straight-line distance: 134.59 mi (216.6 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 Quartzsite
Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,814 |
| Coordinates | 33.6639100, -114.2299500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quartzsite (-114.22995, 33.66391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $24.71 | $49.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.77 | $55.55 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.77 | $63.53 |
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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