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Cities Near Scottsdale

Cities near Scottsdale, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tempe, Central City, Gilbert. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Scottsdale, Arizona is Tempe, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Tempe7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Central City10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Gilbert13 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Maryvale16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Deer Valley18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Surprise26 mi / 42 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Avondale26 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
San Tan Valley31 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Buckeye41 mi / 65 km1 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip
Casa Grande44 mi / 71 km1 hr 19 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Scottsdale

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tempe, Central City, Gilbert, Maryvale, Deer Valley. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Scottsdale include Tempe, Central City, Gilbert, Maryvale, Deer Valley. The closest is Tempe, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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