Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Kearny, AZ

Pin this trip

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

81.6 mi

131 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Scottsdale, AZ

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Kearny, AZ, AZ

Kearny, AZ

Zsolt Pujsz

Trip Overview

The drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Kearny, AZ covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway, Winkelman-Superior Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.8 miles from Scottsdale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway 27.3 mi 33m
Superstition Freeway 22.2 mi 25m
Winkelman-Superior Highway 13.8 mi 24m
North Highway 177 5.2 mi 9m
Pima Freeway 4.9 mi 5m
Price Freeway 2.7 mi 3m
Ray Road 2.4 mi 4m
East Chaparral Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Phoenix–Globe Highway — 27.3 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Kearny, AZ.

1

Start on this road

64 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East Chaparral Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Chaparral Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
4

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop

4.9 mi · 5 min · Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on AZ 101 Loop

2.7 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 55A; 55B Toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 55A Toward US 60 East: Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto US 60

22 mi · 25 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

27 mi · 33 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Kearny, Winkelman
11

Turn right onto AZ 177

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Magma Avenue
12

Continue on AZ 177

2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road
13

Continue on AZ 177

4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
14

Continue on AZ 177

5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177
15

Continue on AZ 177

9.7 mi · 17 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
16

Turn right onto Tilbury Drive

267 ft · 11 sec · Tilbury Drive
17

Continue on Tilbury Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Tilbury Drive
18

Continue on Tilbury Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Tilbury Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Tilbury Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.8 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.8 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kearny, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Scottsdale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Scottsdale, AZ

This is one driving day of about 81.6 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Scottsdale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 27.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Gold Camp, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gold Camp, AZ

41 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Gilbert, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gold Camp, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 59.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 55A; 55B Toward US 60 East, US 60 West: Globe, Phoenix
8
8.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 East: Globe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A Toward US 60 East: Globe
5
9.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge onto US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
59.3 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward Kearny, Winkelman

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Kearny, Winkelman

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.82 one way

$31.63 round trip

$4.92/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.20 $16.71 $33.42
premium $5.44 $17.47 $34.93
diesel $5.60 $17.99 $35.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92
Efficient EV 20.4 0 $7.14 $3.26
EV Truck/SUV 32.6 0 $11.42 $5.22

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Aug 25, 2026

Origin

Scottsdale, AZ

Evening in Scottsdale on Saturday

Local time

6:30 PM

MST

Current temp

112°F

Sunny

W 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 25 at 11:10AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 25 at 11:10AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Destination

Kearny, AZ

Evening in Kearny on Saturday

Local time

6:30 PM

MST

Current temp

109°F

Sunny

WNW 3 to 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 25 at 11:10AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 25 at 11:10AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3 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

1h 52m 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?

81.6 mi in 1h 52m — 43% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Phoenix–Globe Highway.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on Phoenix–Globe Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

3,030 ft 1,193 ft

Total Climb

1,838 ft

Total Descent

1,243 ft

Highest Point

3,030 ft

~64.1 mi in

Elevation Range

1,838 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Scottsdale, AZ and Kearny, AZ, road signs point toward Phoenix and Winkelman.

Phoenix

8.5 mi in | ~10m

Winkelman

59.3 mi in | ~1h 12m

About the Cities

Starting in Scottsdale, AZ

Full guide →

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

  • • Taliesin West — Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and school, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
  • • Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art — art museum
  • • Little Red Schoolhouse — now used as the Scottsdale Historical Museum, NRHP-listed

Arriving in Kearny, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1958

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 1h 52m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. 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 Kearny, 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 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kearny, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Kearny, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ 105.5 mi · 2h 20m

More from Scottsdale, AZ

Colorado City, AZ 376.2 mi · 7h 26m Many Farms, AZ 310.1 mi · 6h 38m Kayenta, AZ 300.3 mi · 5h 38m Page, AZ 284.3 mi · 5h 24m First Mesa, AZ 278.4 mi · 5h 1m Saint Michaels, AZ 269 mi · 5h 26m

More trips to Kearny, AZ

Tucson, AZ 79.6 mi
Escape planner: Scottsdale, AZ Scenic drives in AZ

Explore more options from Scottsdale, AZ or browse trips ending in Kearny, AZ.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AZ road trips.