This 257.4-mile drive from Scottsdale to Meadview, Arizona, will take you approximately 5 hours and 38 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily be on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway and Stockton Hill Road, with a brief portion on the Pima Freeway. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $51. As both locations are within the Desert Southwest region, you'll experience consistent arid landscapes. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaging driving experience than a straight interstate cruise. It's a manageable distance for a single day, but plan for a full day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.7 miles from Scottsdale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
106.7 mi
2h 9m
Stockton Hill Road
41.5 mi
1h 4m
Pima Freeway
22.8 mi
26m
Grand Avenue
21 mi
26m
Purple Heart Trail
18.7 mi
18m
Pierce Ferry Road
16.9 mi
27m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
9 mi
10m
Agua Fria Freeway
8.3 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scottsdale, AZ and Meadview, AZ.
1
Start on this road
64 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Chaparral Road
3
Turn left
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop NorthUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
23 mi·26 min·Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
8.3 mi·9 min·Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·34 sec
Exit 14Toward Bell RoadUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·9 sec
Toward Bell Road, Surprise StadiumUse the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto West Bell Road
6.4 mi·11 min·West Bell Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·1 min
Toward US-60 WestUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 60
14 mi·17 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft·3 sec·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
12
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi·1 min·Grand Avenue
13
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi·15 sec·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
14
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi·8 sec·Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
15
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi·7 min·Grand Avenue
16
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi·31 sec·Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
17
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi·10 min·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
18
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi·2 min·East Wickenburg Way
19
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft·0 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
25
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
26
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft·6 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
27
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
28
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
101 mi·1 hr 58 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi·23 sec·Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
31
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi·1 min·US 93
Toward I 40 West
32
Merge onto I 40; US 93
19 mi·18 min·Purple Heart Trail
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward Stockton Hill Road
34
Turn right onto CR 20
41 mi·1 hr 4 min·Stockton Hill Road
35
At end of road, turn right onto CR 25
17 mi·27 min·Pierce Ferry Road
36
Turn right onto West Meadview Boulevard
1.0 mi·2 min·West Meadview Boulevard
37
Continue on East Meadview Boulevard
399 ft·17 sec·East Meadview Boulevard
38
Arrive at destination
East Meadview Boulevard
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour and 38-minute drive, consider departing Scottsdale early in the morning to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 106.7-mile stretch on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, as services might be less frequent. A practical tip for this 'turn-heavy' route is to ensure your navigation system is fully charged and updated, as frequent turns can be disorienting if you're not prepared. The $51 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always budget a little extra.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128.7 miles from Scottsdale, AZ, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 57 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.7 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meadview, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scottsdale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scottsdale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 257.4 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Scottsdale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway for about 106.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 39 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip|~1m in
Turn left toward AZ 101 Loop North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
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.
7
32.1 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward Bell Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Bell Road
8
32.5 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
5
39 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the ramp toward US-60 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US-60 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.28 one way
$102.55 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$54.27
$108.53
premium
$5.59
$56.66
$113.32
diesel
$5.61
$56.83
$113.66
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
5 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Camelback Miller Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Scottsdale, AZ
Tesla
12 DCFC
CHAPMAN FORD POWER LINK N
Scottsdale, AZ
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
CHAPMAN FORD POWER LINK S
Scottsdale, AZ
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
Chapman Hyundai Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
Non-Networked
2 DCFC
CHAPMAN HYUNDAI DETAIL CHARGER
Scottsdale, AZ
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 3
Tesla: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.2
0
$27.03
$12.36
Efficient EV
64.4
0
$22.52
$10.30
EV Truck/SUV
103
1
$36.04
$16.47
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Apr 21, 2026
Origin
Scottsdale, AZ
Late night
in Scottsdale on Tuesday
Local time
2:22 AM
MST
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
W 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Meadview, AZ
Late night
in Meadview on Tuesday
Local time
2:22 AM
MST
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Vis...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
$25
near mile 248.5
Danger: A harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been detected in Government Wash
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with only 12% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 106.7 miles on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel before transitioning to local roads. As you progress, the road will likely become more winding and less direct, demanding your attention. This isn't a high-speed interstate journey; rather, it's a more intimate experience with the Arizona terrain, requiring active driving.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.7 mi on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 257.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scottsdale, AZ to Meadview, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Surprise Stadium along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 38m. Total distance: 257.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.7 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Meadview, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lake Mead National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Meadview, AZ before the return drive.
