How far is Vail, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Vail and Scottsdale is 122.27 miles (196.77 km).
Flight distance from Vail, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is 122.27 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from Vail to Scottsdale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Vail, Arizona to Scottsdale, Arizona is: 139.73 miles (224.87 km) by car.
Driving from Vail to Scottsdale will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Vail
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°2'52"N 110°42'43"W |
| Latitude | 32.0478600 |
| Longitude | -110.7120300 |
| Altitude | 986 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scottsdale
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Scottsdale is known for its affluence, its many golf courses, and its many attractions, such as the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the Scottsdale Stadium.
| Population | 262647 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°30'33"N 111°53'57"W |
| Latitude | 33.5092100 |
| Longitude | -111.8990300 |
| Altitude | 383 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Scottsdale: (-111.898944,33.509209)
Estimated Travel Time Between Vail and Scottsdale
The distance between Vail and Scottsdale is 225 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Vail and Scottsdale. The current time is 04:04:50.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 39 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.66 liters (4.93 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Vail and Scottsdale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Vail to Scottsdale is $20.22 (diesel $23.08).
Arizona gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $4.1 | $4.43 | $4.72 | $4.68 |
| Total | $20.22 | $21.84 | $23.25 | $23.08 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Vail and Scottsdale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Vail 158.4 miles (255 km)
Driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Vail 129.51 miles (208 km)
