Springerville to Scottsdale is 216.3 miles and takes about 4h 28m via Globe-Show Low Highway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arizona, connecting two points in the Desert Southwest. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, offering a more grounded travel experience compared to interstate cruising. With a single recommended stop and a manageable duration, this drive is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace.
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
108.1 miles from Springerville, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Springerville, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
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Start on this road
166 ft·17 sec·this road
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Turn left onto US 60; US 180; US 191
44 mi·50 min·Main Street
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Continue on US 60
4.7 mi·9 min·East Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on US 60; AZ 77
83 mi·1 hr 35 min·Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn right onto US 60
1.1 mi·2 min·East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft·11 sec·East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4.0 mi·7 min·US 60
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Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·3 min·West Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
43 mi·55 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
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Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
22 mi·25 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 176BToward AZ 101 Loop NorthUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
2.6 mi·3 min·Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on AZ 101 Loop
4.9 mi·5 min·Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 46Toward Chaparral RoadUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto East Chaparral Road
0.7 mi·1 min·East Chaparral Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Turn left
64 ft·4 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 28m drive time, starting your trip in the morning from Springerville is advisable to ensure ample daylight for the 216.3-mile journey to Scottsdale. The route includes only one recommended stop, so you have flexibility in pacing yourself, but it's wise to plan for a brief break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 83.5-mile stretch on the Globe-Show Low Highway, as services might be less frequent in some sections. The estimated fuel cost is around $43, so budget accordingly.
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 108.1 miles from Springerville, AZ, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 48 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.1 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scottsdale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springerville, 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 Springerville, AZ
This is one driving day of about 216.3 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Springerville, 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.5 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 133.4 and 215.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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133.4 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|East Oak Street
Turn left onto East Oak Street
Navigation decision point
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133.4 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|North Broad Street
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
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206 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 176B
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
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207.7 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Price Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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215.2 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward Chaparral Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Chaparral Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.33 one way
$76.66 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$41.05
$82.09
premium
$5.04
$42.94
$85.87
diesel
$4.80
$40.84
$81.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.9
0
$22.71
$10.38
Efficient EV
54.1
0
$18.93
$8.65
EV Truck/SUV
86.5
1
$30.28
$13.84
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Jul 14, 2026
Origin
Springerville, AZ
Late night
in Springerville on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Clear
S 6 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 11:48PM MST until July 16 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Destination
Scottsdale, AZ
Late night
in Scottsdale on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
MST
Current temp
75°F
Partly Cloudy
E 0 to 5 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 11:48PM MST until July 16 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix 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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 28m 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.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 171.5
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$10
near mile 149.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with only about 15% of the total distance covered on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 83.5 miles on the Globe-Show Low Highway before transitioning to more local streets. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you move from highway segments to Main Street and the Phoenix–Globe Highway.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.5 mi on Globe-Show Low Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 133.4 miles in near East Oak Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 28m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 133.4 miles (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 133.4 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 206 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 133.4 miles (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 133.4 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 206 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Scottsdale, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
