How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Star Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Star Valley, AZ is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.77 mi
01h 41m
Flight
63.29 mi
101.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.29 mi
Kilometers
101.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.77 mi
Kilometers
133.2 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM MST
Return by in Scottsdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottsdale
2026-04-18T07:50
Arrive Star Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 9:32 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottsdale
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fountain Hills
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Scottsdale
41.4 mi
00h 50m
To Star Valley
41.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Star Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Star Valley.

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward McDowell Road

    1807 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East McDowell Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Beeline Highway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Beeline Highway

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Payson-Show Low Highway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Star Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 83%
North Beeline Highway
4.21 mi · 5%
East McDowell Road
2.66 mi · 3%
Pima Freeway
2.34 mi · 3%
East Chaparral Road
0.6 mi · 1%
AZ 101 Loop South
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
63.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Hills
00h 50m from Scottsdale
Leave By
3:06 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scottsdale and Sunny near Star Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Star Valley?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Scottsdale and 41.4 miles from Star Valley.

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

The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.46 one way or $28.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Star Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fountain Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain Hills.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

33 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

35 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

37 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

69 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Star Valley. Straight-line distance: 63.29 mi (101.85 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
Star Valley

#2 Star Valley

Town of the United States

Population2,327
Coordinates34.2550400, -111.2584700
Altitude1420
CountryUnited States
Start: Scottsdale (-111.89903, 33.50921)
End: Star Valley (-111.25847, 34.25504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.06 L · about $14.46
Round trip
$28.91
5.84 gal · 22.12 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.46 $28.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.59 $31.17
Premium $5.57 $16.25 $32.51
Diesel $6.37 $18.59 $37.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Star Valley. The current time is 07:50:58.

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.