How far is White Mountain Lake, AZ from Scottsdale, AZ?
The driving distance from White Mountain Lake, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is about 183.3 miles (295 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Mountain Lake and Scottsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Mountain Lake and Scottsdale.
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Start on Navajo Drive
2626 ft · 2 min · Navajo Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Lake Boulevard
1.8 mi · 7 min · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bourdon Ranch Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bourdon Ranch Road
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Continue on Bourden Ranch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bourden Ranch Road
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Turn straight onto Love Lake Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Love Lake Road
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Continue on 700 Street East
1969 ft · 45 sec · 700 Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cattle Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cattle Lane
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Turn right onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
650 ft · 23 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Turn left onto West Papermill Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Papermill Road
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Continue on Pulp Mill Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Pulp Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 3rd Street North
18.9 mi · 23 min · West 3rd Street North
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Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260
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Continue on Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260
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Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway
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Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
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Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
72.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Beeline Highway
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Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1974 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
2092 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Chaparral Road
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Turn left
19 m · 5 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 White Mountain Lake and Scottsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Beeline Highway
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
72.8 mi · 01h 26m
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 White Mountain Lake and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Mountain Lake to Scottsdale?
The road trip is about 183.3 miles (295 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from White Mountain Lake and 96.2 miles from Scottsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 9:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.24 one way or $60.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Mountain Lake and Sunny near Scottsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Star Valley
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 Star Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Mountain Lake and Scottsdale. Straight-line distance: 123.46 mi (198.69 km).
#1 White Mountain Lake
Located in Navajo County at an elevation of 6,119 feet, this census-designated place lies within the high desert transition zone of eastern Arizona's White Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3486500, -109.9978900 |
| Altitude | 1865 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-111.898944, 33.509209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $4.67 | $30.24 | $60.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $32.57 | $65.14 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $40.58 | $81.16 |
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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