Bell Road is a major east-west arterial road in northern metropolitan Phoenix

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...

, Arizona

Arizona

Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...

, United States

United States

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. Bell Road is one of the few roadways to cross the Agua Fria River in the northern part of the metro area, providing a vital link between the growing suburb of Surprise

Surprise, Arizona

Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census; however, rapid growth has boosted the city's population to 117,517 at the 2010 census, an increase of 281%...

 with Phoenix. As a result, the portion of Bell Road passing through Surprise and Sun City

Sun City, Arizona

Sun City is a census-designated place and unincorporated town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 38,309 at the 2000 census...

 is the busiest arterial road in the state of Arizona.

Through North Scottsdale

Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...

, the road is named "Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard" in recognition of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright was an American architect, interior designer, writer and educator, who designed more than 1,000 structures and completed 500 works. Wright believed in designing structures which were in harmony with humanity and its environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture...

.

The road is named for farmer Harvey Bell, who together with James Shea formed in 1916 the Paradise Verde Irrigation District.Thompson, Clay (10 January 2007). VALLEY ROADS: HOW THEY GOT THEIR NAMES, Arizona Republic ("Shea Boulevard and Bell Road are for James Shea and Harvey Bell a pair of farmers who in 1916 put together the Paradise Verde Irrigation District.")North-Hager, Eddie (3 January 2001). WEST BELL: TRAFFIC MAGNET MORE DEVELOPMENT WILL ONLY WORSEN JAMS, Arizona Republic

Route description

The main segment of Bell Road, approximately 31 miles (49.9 km) in length, begins at the corporate boundaries of Phoenix and Scottsdale at its intersection with Scottsdale Road; east of Scottsdale Road, the roadway curves to the southeast and becomes Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. Traveling west, the road intersects with State Route 51 and Interstate 17 in Phoenix, the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) in Peoria

Peoria, Arizona

Peoria is a city in Maricopa and Yavapai counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. Located primarily in Maricopa County, it is a major suburb of Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau releases, the population of the city is 154,065. Peoria is currently the sixth largest city in Arizona for land...

, and Grand Avenue and State Route 303 in Surprise. West of the Beardsley Canal, the roadway curves around the White Tank Mountain Regional Park

White Tank Mountain Regional Park

The White Tank Mountain Regional Park is a large regional park located in west-central Maricopa County, Arizona. Encompassing of desert and mountain landscape, it is the largest regional park in the county...

, becoming the Sun Valley Parkway.

A non-contiguous segment of Bell Road approximately 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long exists in northern Scottsdale, which includes an intersection with the Loop 101 (Pima Freeway), the alignment itself continues east approximately 8 miles (12.9 km) further, and forms the northern boundary for the city of Fountain Hills.

Junction List

Entire Route is in Maricopa County, 17000 North in Phoenix's grid system.

Location	Mile	Junction
Scottsdale Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385... , Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...	0.00	Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...  (Eastern Terminus)
Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...		68th Street
		64th Street
		60th Street
		56th Street
		52nd Street
		Tatum Boulevard
		44th Street
		40th Street
	4.50	SR 51 (Piestewa Freeway)
		34th Way
		32nd Street
		28th Street
		26th Street
		Cave Creek Road Cave Creek Cave Creek may refer to:*Cave Creek, Arizona, a town in the United States*The Cave Creek disaster in New Zealand's Paparoa National Park, in which fourteen people died...
		20th Street
		16th Street
		12th Street
		9th Street
		7th Street
		3rd Street
		Central Avenue
		3rd Avenue
		7th Avenue
		11th Avenue
		15th Avenue
		17th Avenue
		19th Avenue
		21st Avenue
		23rd Avenue
	11.00	I-17 Interstate 17 Interstate 17 , also known as the Black Canyon Freeway, is an intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the state of Arizona, United States. I-17's southern terminus lies within Phoenix, at Interstate 10, and its northern terminus is in Flagstaff, at Interstate 40...
		29th Avenue/Holmes Road
		33rd Drive
		35th Avenue
		37th Avenue
		39th Avenue
		41st Avenue
		43rd Avenue
		47th Avenue
Phoenix Phoenix, Arizona Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data... , Glendale Glendale, Arizona Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721....		51st Avenue
Glendale Glendale, Arizona Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721....		55th Avenue
		59th Avenue
		63rd Avenue
		67th Avenue
Glendale Glendale, Arizona Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721.... , Peoria Peoria, Arizona Peoria is a city in Maricopa and Yavapai counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. Located primarily in Maricopa County, it is a major suburb of Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau releases, the population of the city is 154,065. Peoria is currently the sixth largest city in Arizona for land...		75th Avenue
		79th Avenue
		83rd Avenue
	18.00	Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway)
Peoria Peoria, Arizona Peoria is a city in Maricopa and Yavapai counties in the U.S. state of Arizona. Located primarily in Maricopa County, it is a major suburb of Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau releases, the population of the city is 154,065. Peoria is currently the sixth largest city in Arizona for land...		84th Avenue
		87th Avenue
		91st Avenue
Sun City Sun City, Arizona Sun City is a census-designated place and unincorporated town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 38,309 at the 2000 census...		Lingren Ave/Burns Drive
		98th Avenue
		99th Avenue
		Boswell Boulevard
		Del Webb Boulevard Del Webb Delbert Eugene Webb was an American construction magnate, real estate developer and sports-team owner, who is most significant for founding and developing the retirement community of Sun City, Arizona.-Early life:...
Surprise Surprise, Arizona Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census; however, rapid growth has boosted the city's population to 117,517 at the 2010 census, an increase of 281%...		Avenue of the Arts
		115th Avenue
Surprise Surprise, Arizona Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census; however, rapid growth has boosted the city's population to 117,517 at the 2010 census, an increase of 281%... , Sun City West Sun City West, Arizona Sun City West is a census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. The population was 26,344 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Sun City West is located at ....		El Mirage Road
		RH Johnson Boulevard
Surprise Surprise, Arizona Surprise is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA. The population was 30,848 at the 2000 census; however, rapid growth has boosted the city's population to 117,517 at the 2010 census, an increase of 281%...		Dysart Road
	24.50	Grand Avenue U.S. Route 60 in Arizona U.S. Route 60 is an east–west United States highway within Arizona. The highway runs for from a junction with Interstate 10 near Quartzsite to the New Mexico State Line near Springerville...
		WestPoint Parkway
		Litchfield Road Litchfield Park, Arizona Litchfield Park is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. In 2010 it had a population of 5,476.-History:The town of Litchfield Park is named for its founder, Paul Weeks Litchfield...
		Sun Village Parkway
		Bullard Avenue
		Parkview Place
		Reems Road
		Mountain View Boulevard
		Sunrise Boulevard
		Northwest Ranch Parkway
	28.50	Loop 303
		Eastham Parkway
		Cotton Lane
		175th Avenue
		Citrus Road
		183rd Avenue
		Bell Pointe Boulevard
	30.50	195th Avenue Alignment (Western Terminus)

Continues as Sun Valley Parkway

Landmarks

Prominent locations on or near Bell Road include the Scottsdale Municipal Airport

Scottsdale Airport

Scottsdale Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located nine miles north of the central business district of Scottsdale, a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Although most U.S...

, Turf Paradise, Arrowhead Towne Center

Arrowhead Towne Center

Arrowhead Towne Center is a regional enclosed shopping mall located in Glendale, Arizona. The mall is managed by Westcor. It is anchored by Macy's, Sears, Dillard's, JCPenney, and AMC Theatres. It is currently the only enclosed shopping mall in the West Valley suburbs of Phoenix, though several new...

 and the Peoria Sports Complex

Peoria Sports Complex

The Peoria Sports Complex is a baseball complex located in Peoria, Arizona, near Peoria's main shopping district on Bell Road. It consists of the main baseball stadium and twelve practice fields. It is one of five facilities to host Arizona Fall League games...

. Bell Road also forms the boundary of the original town site of Surprise.