How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Queen Creek, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.2 mi
00h 45m
Flight
23.61 mi
37.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.61 mi
Kilometers
37.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.2 mi
Kilometers
53.43 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Queen Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 3:29 PM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Wed, Apr 22, 4:14 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-22T14:44
Arrive Queen Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 3:29 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scottsdale
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chandler
AZ

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Scottsdale
16.6 mi
00h 22m
To Queen Creek
16.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Queen Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    3151 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1838 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Price Freeway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Price Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Price Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Santan Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lindsay Road

    2450 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Lindsay Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Lindsay Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Queen Creek Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East Queen Creek Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hawes Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Hawes Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Ocotillo Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Ocotillo Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Ocotillo Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Price Freeway
10.7 mi · 32%
East Queen Creek Road
7.06 mi · 21%
Santan Freeway
5.78 mi · 17%
Pima Freeway
4.9 mi · 15%
South Lindsay Road
1.34 mi · 4%
East Ocotillo Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Price Freeway

Continue on Price Freeway

9.42 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chandler
00h 22m from Scottsdale
Leave By
7:00 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Queen Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Queen Creek?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Scottsdale and 16.6 miles from Queen Creek.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.79 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Queen Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Chandler

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 Chandler and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Town of Gilbert Administration Offices

Gilbert , AZ
50 E Civic Center Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85296, United States
Rating 3.6/5 10 reviews City or town hall,Local government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

21 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

23 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

37 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Queen Creek. Straight-line distance: 23.61 mi (37.99 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
Queen Creek

#2 Queen Creek

Town in Arizona, United States

Population60,097
Coordinates33.2486600, -111.6343000
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Queen Creek (-111.6343, 33.24866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $5.79
Round trip
$11.59
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.79 $11.59
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.25 $12.49
Premium $5.57 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.37 $7.45 $14.90

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Queen Creek. The current time is 14:44:15.

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.