Distance From Scottsdale, AZ To Tucson, AZ

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How far is Scottsdale, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Scottsdale and Tucson is 105.35 miles (169.54 km).

Flight distance from Scottsdale, AZ to Tucson, AZ is 105.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Scottsdale to Tucson with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Scottsdale, Arizona to Tucson, Arizona is: 122.67 miles (197.42 km) by car.

Driving from Scottsdale to Tucson will take approximately 01 hours 52 minutes.

#1 Scottsdale

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Scottsdale is known for its affluence, its many golf courses, and its many attractions, such as the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall and the Scottsdale Stadium.

Population	262647
GPS Coordinates	33°30'33"N 111°53'57"W
Latitude	33.5092100
Longitude	-111.8990300
Altitude	383
Country	United States

#2 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area. It is located in the southern part of the state. Tucson is known for its desert climate, its Mexican-American culture, and its many attractions, such as the Saguaro National Park and the University of Arizona.

Population	553571
GPS Coordinates	32°13'18"N 110°55'35"W
Latitude	32.2217400
Longitude	-110.9264800
Altitude	759
Country	United States

Starting point in Scottsdale: (-111.898944,33.509209)Ending point in Tucson: North Country Club Road (-110.926548,32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time Between Scottsdale and Tucson

The distance between Scottsdale and Tucson is 197 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 11 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Scottsdale and Tucson. The current time is 22:07:48.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	04 hours 05 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	03 hours 04 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	02 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	02 hours 02 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	01 hours 38 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	01 hours 31 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.39 liters (4.33 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Scottsdale and Tucson.The estimated cost of gas to go from Scottsdale to Tucson is $17.75 (diesel $20.26).

Arizona gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$4.1	$4.43	$4.72	$4.68
Total	$17.75	$19.18	$20.41	$20.26

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Arizona ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $4.101 (Diesel $4.680) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 11, 2026.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Scottsdale and Tucson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.