Origin
Scottsdale, AZ
Evening in Scottsdale on Saturday
Local time
7:48 PM
MST
Current temp
92°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scottsdale, AZ
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Glendale, AZ
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Trip Overview
Spanning just 21.9 miles, this straightforward transit between Scottsdale and Glendale is a quick trip that takes roughly 36 minutes to complete. Because the entire journey remains within the Desert Southwest, you won't experience major shifts in landscape, making it a perfect one-day excursion. You can expect to spend about $4 on fuel, keeping the costs for this commute quite manageable. Since there are no mandatory stops required, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. Whether you are running errands or heading to an appointment, this route serves as a reliable connection between the two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Papago Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East McDowell Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Red Mountain Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North 64th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Chaparral Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Goldwater Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Indian School Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on this road
64 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Chaparral Road
3
Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
216 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Scottsdale Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right onto North Goldwater Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Goldwater Boulevard
Toward North Goldwater Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto East Indian School Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Indian School Road
6
Turn left onto North 64th Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North 64th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto East McDowell Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East McDowell Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto AZ 143
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Hohokam Expressway
Toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 143 South
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto I 10
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
14
Continue on I 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 143C
Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 19th Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
17
Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / slight left lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
US 60
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 7.4 and 14.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AZ 143 / Hohokam Expressway
Turn left onto AZ 143 / Hohokam Expressway toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 143 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward AZ 202 Loop West, AZ 143 South
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6
10.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 143C
Toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
North 19th Avenue
Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.73 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 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 | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Glendale, AZ
Evening in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
7:48 PM
MST
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
WSW 0 to 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you navigate through the urban grid. While 21% of your journey takes place on the highway, the majority of your time will be spent transitioning between local roads like East McDowell Road and the Papago Freeway. You will find your longest uninterrupted stretch on Grand Avenue, which lasts for 7.1 miles before requiring another turn. The road's personality is functional and efficient, shifting from local street navigation to faster highway segments as you progress. It is not a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a dynamic series of turns that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Grand Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 7.4 miles in near AZ 143 / Hohokam Expressway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (AZ 143 / Hohokam Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,289 ft
1,066 ft
Total Climb
127 ft
Total Descent
258 ft
Highest Point
1,289 ft
~1.6 mi in
Elevation Range
223 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Scottsdale, AZ
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Grand Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Glendale, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.4 miles (AZ 143 / Hohokam Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glendale, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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