How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Wickenburg, AZ?
The driving distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Wickenburg, AZ is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 33m.
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.
The seventh most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scottsdale and Wickenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale and Wickenburg.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left onto AZ 101 Loop North
1909 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
22.8 mi · 26 min · Pima Freeway
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bell Road
1982 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
528 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bell Road
6.4 mi · 12 min · West Bell Road
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Take the ramp right toward US-60 West
1306 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Grand Avenue
13.7 mi · 18 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wickenburg Way
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1094 ft · 23 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Turn left onto South Tegner Street
48 m · 7 sec · South Tegner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tegner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottsdale and Wickenburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
22.8 mi · 00h 26m
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 near Wickenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scottsdale to Wickenburg?
The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Surprise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Scottsdale and 35.7 miles from Wickenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.98 one way or $21.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scottsdale and Sunny near Wickenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Surprise
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
Surprise City Hall
City of Avondale City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Surprise.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scottsdale and Wickenburg. Straight-line distance: 57.32 mi (92.24 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 Wickenburg
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 8,351 |
| Coordinates | 33.9686400, -112.7296200 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wickenburg (-112.72962, 33.96864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
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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