Distance between Flagstaff AZ and Scottsdale AZ

The distance from Flagstaff to Scottsdale is 150 miles by road including 148 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes and goes through Phoenix, Rimrock, Camp Verde and Anthem.

Shortest distance by air 117 mi ✈️
Car route length 150.4 mi 🚗
Driving time 2 h 17 min
Fuel amount 5.1 gal
Fuel cost 19.8 USD
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Town
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Point Distance Time Fuel
Flagstaff 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 17 45 mi, 42 min
Rimrock 45 mi 0:42 42 min 1.5 gal
I 17 4 mi, 03 min
McGuireville 49 mi 0:45 45 min 1.6 gal
I 17 8 mi, 06 min
Camp Verde 57 mi 0:52 52 min 1.7 gal
I 17 21 mi, 17 min
Cordes Junction 78 mi 1:10 1 h 10 min 2.6 gal
I 17 21 mi, 18 min
Black Canyon City 98 mi 1:28 1 h 28 min 3.3 gal
I 17 1 mi, 01 min
Rock Springs 99 mi 1:30 1 h 30 min 3.4 gal
I 17 24 mi, 21 min
Phoenix 124 mi 1:51 1 h 51 min 3.7 gal
I 17 27 mi, 25 min
Scottsdale 150 mi 2:16 2 h 16 min 4.7 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Flagstaff to Scottsdale?

Fuel cost: 19.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 150.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)

You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.

How long is a car ride from Flagstaff to Scottsdale?

Driving time: 2 h 17 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 111 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 37 min
  • 35 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 32 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 30 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Flagstaff to Scottsdale by land?

The distance between Flagstaff and Scottsdale is 150.4 mi by road including 147.9 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Flagstaff and Scottsdale respectively.

How far is Flagstaff to Scottsdale by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Flagstaff and Scottsdale is 117.4 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Flagstaff and Scottsdale respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Flagstaff from Scottsdale by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 14 min to cover the distance of 117 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 51 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Flagstaff to Scottsdale?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 47 min to cover the distance of 117 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 54 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Flagstaff and Scottsdale?

The halfway point between Flagstaff and Scottsdale is Cordes Junction. It is located about 2 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Cordes Junction to Flagstaff is 78 mi and driving will take about 1 h 10 min. The road between Cordes Junction and Scottsdale has length 73 mi and will take approximately 1 h 6 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Camp Verde is in 57 mi from Flagstaff and 93 mi from Scottsdale
  • Black Canyon City is in 98 mi from Flagstaff and 52 mi from Scottsdale
  • Rock Springs is in 99 mi from Flagstaff and 50 mi from Scottsdale

Where is Flagstaff in relation to Scottsdale?

Flagstaff is located 117 mi north of Scottsdale.

Flagstaff has geographic coordinates: latitude 35.19946, longitude -111.65143.

Scottsdale has geographic coordinates: latitude 33.50912, longitude -111.89924.

Which highway goes from Flagstaff to Scottsdale?

The route from Flagstaff to Scottsdale follows I 17.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • AZ 101 Loop: 22 mi
  • AZ 89A: 4 mi
  • I-17: 1 mi
  • I 40 BUS: 1 mi
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