Day trip from Tucson to Scottsdale
Scottsdale lies 170 km (105 mi) north-west of Tucson, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 170 km (105 mi) apart, Scottsdale is a realistic day trip from Tucson: about 2 h 45 min each way by road.
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| Tucson | Scottsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 542,629 | 236,839 |
| Elevation | 757 m (2,484 ft) | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Postal codes | 85701–85775 | 85250–85271 |
What to see in Scottsdale
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale Public Library | 1,159,152 | 2017 |
The busiest is Scottsdale Public Library at 1,159,152 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Scottsdale
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Staying in Scottsdale
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Common questions
How far is Scottsdale from Tucson?
170 km (105 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tucson; by road roughly 207 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tucson to Scottsdale by road?
About 2 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tucson and Scottsdale?
No, both are on America/Phoenix at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.