Distance from Denver to Scottsdale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Scottsdale (AZ) is 577 miles or 928 kilometers or 501 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Scottsdale is 851 miles (1370 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 274 miles or 442 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Scottsdale is 577 miles or 928 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Scottsdale, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Scottsdale?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ is 1 hours 19 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Scottsdale Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Scottsdale, AZ
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Scottsdale, AZ, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Scottsdale, Arizona is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Scottsdale, Arizona is 851 miles or 1370 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ is 851 miles or 1370 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Scottsdale, Arizona is approximately 851 miles (1370 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 15 to 16 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Scottsdale, AZ?
The total driving time is 15 hours, 20 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Scottsdale take?
Denver and Scottsdale are 15 hours 20 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Scottsdale

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Scottsdale (AZ) is 1 Hours.
Scottsdale time is 1 Hours behind Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Scottsdale
2026-04-01, 03:48:28 MDT2026-04-01, 02:48:28 MST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Scottsdale Arizona, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Scottsdale, AZ in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 851 mi 1370 km 739.01 nmi
Straight line distance 577 mi 928 km 501 nmi
Difference 274 mi 442 km 238 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Scottsdale Details

Scottsdale is located in Arizona, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 33° 30' 33.2'' Longitude: W 111° 53' 56.5''
Latitude33.50921
Longitude-111.89903
StateArizona
Nearest airports to Scottsdale

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Scottsdale, AZ
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 28 hours 32 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 21 hours 24 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 19 hours 1 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 17 hours 7 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 15 hours 34 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 14 hours 16 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 13 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 12 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 11 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 10 hours 42 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 10 hours 4 minutes