How far is Benson, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Benson, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.27 mi
02h 51m
Flight
159.61 mi
256.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.61 mi
Kilometers
256.86 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.27 mi
Kilometers
294.94 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Sat, May 2, 11:41 PM MST
Return by in Benson
Sun, May 3, 2:33 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benson
2026-05-02T20:50
Arrive Deer Valley
Sat, May 2, 11:41 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benson
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Benson
89.8 mi
01h 25m
To Deer Valley
93.5 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 5:00 PM MST
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Deer Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Deer Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on South San Pedro Street

    5 m · 6 sec · South San Pedro Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tucson

    43.6 mi · 46 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road

    1960 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    2727 ft · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Deer Valley Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Deer Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 30%
I 10 West
43.6 mi · 24%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 21%
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 9%
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi · 9%
South Freeway
6.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
159.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 25m from Benson
Leave By
12:46 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Benson and Mostly Sunny near Deer Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benson to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Benson and 93.5 miles from Deer Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.03 one way or $64.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benson and Mostly Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eloy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 159.61 mi (256.86 km).

Benson

#1 Benson

City in Arizona

Population4,890
Coordinates31.9678600, -110.2945200
Altitude1093
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Start: South San Pedro Street (-110.294495, 31.967855)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.48 L · about $32.03
Round trip
$64.07
12.94 gal · 48.96 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.03 $64.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.54 $69.07
Premium $5.57 $36.01 $72.02
Diesel $6.37 $41.19 $82.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Benson and Deer Valley. The current time is 20:50:10.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.