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Distance from Scottsdale to Cactus Forest

Driving Distance
68 mi 109.4 km
Flying Distance
50.8 mi 81.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Scottsdale, Arizona to Cactus Forest, Arizona is 68 mi (109.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 50.8 mi (81.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 10 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a southeast direction. Average speeds around 51 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Scottsdale
Place Scottsdale
State/Province Arizona
Country US
Latitude 33.494876
Longitude -111.921673
GPS 33.494876° N, 111.921673° W
Local Time 11:52 AM
Timezone America/Phoenix

Destination:


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Place Cactus Forest
State/Province Arizona
Country US
Latitude 32.957962
Longitude -111.320053
GPS 32.957962° N, 111.320053° W
Local Time 11:52 AM
Timezone America/Phoenix

Journey Summary

Traveling from Scottsdale, Arizona to Cactus Forest, Arizona covers 68 mi (109.4 km) in a southeast direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (64.2-71.4 miles / 103-115 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 51 mph (82 km/h).

Available Routes

US-60 E/Superstition Fwy and AZ-79 S
68 mi 1 hour 10 minutes
Shortest Fastest
AZ-202/AZ-202Loop E, US-60 E/Superstition Fwy and AZ-79 S
71.4 mi 1 hour 13 minutes
AZ-87 S
64.2 mi 1 hour 16 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.