How far is Scottsdale, AZ from San Xavier, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to San Xavier, AZ is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and San Xavier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and San Xavier.
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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
4.9 mi · 6 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Price Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Price Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop West
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Tucson, Phoenix
2460 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Valencia Road, Tucson
2129 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Pascua Yaqui, Pueblo
537 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto West Valencia Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Valencia Road
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Turn left onto South Mission Road
12.5 mi · 22 min · South Mission Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Mission Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and San Xavier.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Xavier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to San Xavier?
The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Scottsdale and 68.7 miles from San Xavier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.14 one way or $42.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near San Xavier.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and San Xavier. Straight-line distance: 115.92 mi (186.56 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 San Xavier
Situated in Pima County at an elevation of 3,540 feet, this locale lies within the Sonoran Desert landscape south of Tucson.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9736900, -111.0951000 |
| Altitude | 1079 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Xavier (-111.0951, 31.97369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.36 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $22.83 | $45.66 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $24.47 | $48.95 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $30.44 | $60.88 |
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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