How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Saint Johns, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Saint Johns, AZ is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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 37m.
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Halfway Point
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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 Saint Johns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Saint Johns.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
3151 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop South
1838 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McDowell Road
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East McDowell Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn left onto North Beeline Highway
4.2 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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Continue on West 3rd Street North
18.8 mi · 23 min · West 3rd Street North
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Keep slight left to continue on West 3rd Street North
10.5 mi · 13 min · West 3rd Street North
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Continue on East Snowflake Boulevard
4.2 mi · 7 min · East Snowflake Boulevard
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Continue on Concho Highway
6.8 mi · 11 min · Concho Highway
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Continue on Concho Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Concho Road
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Continue on County Road 5020
15.4 mi · 27 min · County Road 5020
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Ortega Lake-St. Johns Highway
14.3 mi · 21 min · Ortega Lake-St. Johns Highway
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Turn straight onto Commercial Street
1239 ft · 44 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto White Mountain Drive
22 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Saint Johns.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Beeline Highway
Continue on Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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 Saint Johns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Saint Johns?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Scottsdale and 103.6 miles from Saint Johns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 7:44 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.19 one way or $72.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Saint Johns.
Stop Ideas Near Star Valley
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 Star Valley.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
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Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Saint Johns. Straight-line distance: 160.85 mi (258.86 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 Saint Johns
City in and county seat of Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,526 |
| Coordinates | 34.5058700, -109.3609300 |
| Altitude | 1731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Johns (-109.36093, 34.50587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.69 | $81.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.54 | $93.07 |
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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