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

The driving distance from Spring Valley, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 74.6 miles (120 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
74.59 mi
01h 09m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.59 mi
Kilometers
120.04 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsdale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 AM MST
Return by in Spring Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 12:11 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-10-15T09:53
Arrive Scottsdale
Thu, Oct 15, 11:02 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Spring Valley
37.2 mi
00h 34m
To Scottsdale
37.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bob White Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · East Bob White Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Spring Lane

    1984 ft · 56 sec · South Spring Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    16.7 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop West, AZ 101 Loop East

    2173 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 101 Loop East

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    21.8 mi · 25 min · Pima Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road

    2144 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

    3153 ft · 1 min · East Chaparral Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pima Freeway
21.8 mi · 29%
Black Canyon Freeway
20.7 mi · 28%
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 22%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 8%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.25 mi · 4%
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
3.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pima Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

21.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
00h 34m from Spring Valley
Leave By
4:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spring Valley and Clear near Scottsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Spring Valley and 37.3 miles from Scottsdale.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, 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 New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Located in Yavapai County at an elevation of 3,944 feet, this central Arizona community sits in the high desert transition zone along State Route 69.

Population0
Coordinates34.3450300, -112.1590500
Altitude1202
CountryUnited States
Scottsdale

#2 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
Start: East Bob White Road (-112.159055, 34.344916)
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.96 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
5.26 gal · 19.92 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $5.03 $13.24 $26.48
Premium $5.36 $14.10 $28.21
Diesel $6.27 $16.50 $32.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Scottsdale. The current time is 09:53:28.

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