Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peoria, AZ
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Scottsdale, AZ
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This 22.8-mile journey from Peoria to Scottsdale, Arizona, is a straightforward local drive that can be completed in about 43 minutes. With no highway driving involved, expect a more community-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, making it an economical option for a quick trip. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing you to arrive at your destination with plenty of time to spare. Both Peoria and Scottsdale are situated within the Desert Southwest region, so you'll remain in familiar arid landscapes throughout your drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Camelback Road | 7.9 mi | 15m |
| West Bethany Home Road | 7.2 mi | 14m |
| Grand Avenue | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Hayden Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 18th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Piestewa Freeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Colter Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Peoria, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
Start on North 83rd Avenue
Turn right onto US 60
Turn left onto West Bethany Home Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 51
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto East Colter Street
Continue on East Colter Street
Continue on North 18th Street
Turn left onto East Camelback Road
Turn left onto North Hayden Road
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Bethany Home Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Colter Street, Camelback Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Colter Street, Camelback Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto East Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Peoria on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Scottsdale on Tuesday
Local time
3:38 AM
MST
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Prepare for a route that's described as 'turn-heavy' and entirely on local roads, with a 0% highway share. You won't encounter any high-speed interstate stretches here. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 7.9 miles along East Camelback Road, offering a consistent local driving feel for that portion. The roads you'll primarily navigate include East Camelback Road, West Bethany Home Road, and Grand Avenue, suggesting a path that winds through established urban and suburban areas rather than open highways.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Grand Avenue.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (West Bethany Home Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.
Top landmarks
Founded 1894
Scottsdale is a city in the state of Arizona. Scottsdale is home to many galleries, high quality resorts, and golf courses. It is also one of the wealthier parts of the Phoenix Metro Area.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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