How far is it from Tempe, AZ, to Scottsdale, AZ, ?

The distance between Tempe, AZ, and Scottsdale, AZ, is 28 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Tempe, AZ, to Scottsdale, AZ, ?

The drive from Tempe, AZ, to Scottsdale, AZ, takes approximately 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Tempe, AZ, to Scottsdale, AZ, ?

The fastest route from Tempe, AZ, to Scottsdale, AZ, covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.

Which direction is Scottsdale, AZ from Tempe, AZ?

Scottsdale, AZ lies roughly to the north of Tempe, AZ.

Which roads does the route from Tempe, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ follow?

The drive from Tempe, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.

Are there charging stations between Tempe, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Tempe, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ, including AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ) (350 kW); Chandler Fashion Center (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 330.

Tempe, AZ Scottsdale, AZ

Distance: 28 miDuration: 40 min

Driving from Tempe, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ takes about 40 min via AZ 101 Loop. The distance is 28 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 28 mi

This 27-mile trip takes about 39 minutes, starting on East Manhattan Drive. From there, the route follows the Pima Freeway and North Pima Road, ending at North Via Ventosa in the Sonoran Desert.

1 Depart left onto East Manhatton Drive 1 mi
2 Turn right onto East Hermosa Drive 1 mi
3 Turn right onto South Rural Road 1 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left onto Superstition Freeway 2 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left onto Price Freeway 4 mi
8 Continue straight onto Pima Freeway 15 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Turn straight onto North Pima Road 1 mi
11 Continue right onto North Pima Road 4 mi
12 Turn right onto East Pinnacle Peak Road 2 mi
13 Turn right onto North Church Road 1 mi
14 Turn left onto East Foothills Drive 1 mi
15 Turn right onto North Via Ventosa 1 mi
16 Arrive straight onto North Via Ventosa

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The return trip from Scottsdale, AZ to Tempe, AZ covers roughly the same distance, 28 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

330 chargers

AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ)CCS · 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe, AZ, 85282350 kW
Chandler Fashion CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 3155 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ, 85226350 kW
Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek RdCCS · 20215 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85024350 kW
Kierland CommonsCCS, CHAdeMO · 15205 N Kierland Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254350 kW
Kroger Frys 618 (Phoenix, AZ)CCS · 3246 E Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85032350 kW

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This 27-mile trip takes about 39 minutes, starting on East Manhattan Drive. From there, the route follows the Pima Freeway and North Pima Road, ending at North Via Ventosa in the Sonoran Desert.

Popular destinations close by

Scottsdale, AZ → Peoria, AZ38 mi · 55 min Scottsdale, AZ → Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)17 mi · 35 min Scottsdale, AZ → Guadalupe, AZ31 mi · 45 min Scottsdale, AZ → Tolleson, AZ39 mi · 55 min Scottsdale, AZ → Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)47 mi · 1 h 5 min Scottsdale, AZ → Paradise Valley, AZ17 mi · 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 1, 2026.

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How far is it from Tempe, AZ, {fromState} to Scottsdale, AZ, {toState}?: The distance between Tempe, AZ, {fromState} and Scottsdale, AZ, {toState} is 28 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tempe, AZ, {fromState} to Scottsdale, AZ, {toState}?: The drive from Tempe, AZ, {fromState} to Scottsdale, AZ, {toState} takes approximately 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Tempe, AZ, {fromState} to Scottsdale, AZ, {toState}?: The fastest route from Tempe, AZ, {fromState} to Scottsdale, AZ, {toState} covers 28 mi with a driving time of approximately 40 min.
Which direction is Scottsdale, AZ from Tempe, AZ?: Scottsdale, AZ lies roughly to the north of Tempe, AZ.
Which roads does the route from Tempe, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ follow?: The drive from Tempe, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ mainly follows AZ 101 Loop.
Are there charging stations between Tempe, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Tempe, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ, including AZ Mills Mall (Tempe, AZ) (350 kW); Chandler Fashion Center (350 kW); Chase Bank - 20215 N Cave Creek Rd (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 330.

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