Origin
Tolleson, AZ
Late night in Tolleson on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tolleson, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tolleson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Scottsdale, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 25.2-mile drive from Tolleson, AZ, to Scottsdale, AZ, is an easy 37-minute trip, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile with 57% of the route on highways, so expect a blend of freeway speeds and surface street navigation. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this short hop through the Desert Southwest is very budget-friendly. There are no recommended overnight stops, and with zero designated stops, you have complete flexibility on when and where you might pause. This route is ideal for a quick transfer between two points within the same region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 11.3 mi | 13m |
| East McDowell Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Red Mountain Freeway | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Scottsdale Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Hayden Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Osborn Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 91st Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Chaparral Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 11.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tolleson, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on this road
168 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North 92nd Drive
176 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 92nd Drive
3
Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Van Buren Street
4
Turn left onto North 91st Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 91st Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
8
Continue on I 10
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto Red Mountain Freeway
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
Red Mountain Freeway
Exit 147
Toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Red Mountain Freeway
Exit 147A
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
Exit 147A
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 3
Toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowell Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward McDowell Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto AZ 143
478 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hohokam Expressway
15
Turn right onto East McDowell Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East McDowell Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Scottsdale Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto East Osborn Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Osborn Road
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto East Osborn Road
90 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Osborn Road
19
Continue on East Osborn Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Osborn Road
20
Turn left onto North Hayden Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hayden Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right
64 ft
·
4 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 91st Avenue
Turn left onto North 91st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
13.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Red Mountain Freeway
Take the exit onto Red Mountain Freeway toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
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 147
Toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Red Mountain Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Red Mountain Freeway toward AZ 202 Loop East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 147A
Toward AZ 202 Loop East
8
16.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowell Road
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 3
Toward AZ 143 South: Washington Street, McDowel...
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward McDowell Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward McDowell Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.31 | $10.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Scottsdale, AZ
Late night in Scottsdale on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Your journey will largely unfold on the Papago Freeway and the Red Mountain Freeway, accounting for a significant portion of the highway driving. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.3 miles on the Papago Freeway, offering a taste of sustained highway travel. As you transition to East McDowell Road and then back onto freeway segments, the drive's character shifts between faster-paced travel and more varied urban conditions. This mixed drive profile means you'll navigate both open highway and more stop-and-go situations typical of metropolitan areas.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Papago Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North 91st Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 25.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 37m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Papago Freeway. 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 Scottsdale, 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 0.3 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.3 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles (Red Mountain Freeway): 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 Scottsdale, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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