How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Topawa, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Topawa, AZ is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Topawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Topawa.
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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
36.8 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road
1480 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Trekell Road
3024 ft · 1 min · South Trekell Road
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Turn right onto West Hanna Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street
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Turn left onto South Chuichu Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
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Continue on Indian Route 15
46.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Indian Route 15
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway
21.2 mi · 25 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Turn right onto San Miguel Road
3104 ft · 1 min · San Miguel Road
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Continue on San Miguel Road
7.9 mi · 14 min · San Miguel Road
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Turn left
28 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Topawa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indian Route 15
Continue on Indian Route 15
46.8 mi · 01h 05m
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 Topawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Topawa?
The road trip is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Scottsdale and 72.4 miles from Topawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 10:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.27 one way or $44.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Topawa.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
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 Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Topawa. Straight-line distance: 117.21 mi (188.63 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 Topawa
Situated within the Tohono O'odham Nation in Pima County, this rural community lies at an elevation of 2,467 feet in the Sonoran Desert.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8139700, -111.8256800 |
| Altitude | 752 |
| Country | United States |
End: Topawa (-111.82568, 31.81397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $22.27 | $44.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $24.05 | $48.11 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $25.79 | $51.57 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
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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