How far is Big Park, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Big Park, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
91.32 mi
01h 24m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.32 mi
Kilometers
146.96 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 PM MST
Return by in Big Park
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Park
2026-04-23T12:16
Arrive Deer Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:41 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:40 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Park
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
Cordes Lakes
AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona

From Big Park
45.7 mi
00h 42m
To Deer Valley
45.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 18 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Park and Deer Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Cortez Drive

    36 m · 9 sec · East Cortez Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    54 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    917 ft · 22 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    31 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1501 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    33 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    7 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona

    857 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    52.9 mi · 53 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    541 ft · 15 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Park 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
52.9 mi · 58%
Black Canyon Freeway
20 mi · 22%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
7.51 mi · 8%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 6%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.35 mi · 4%
West Deer Valley Road
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

52.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordes Lakes
00h 42m from Big Park
Leave By
3:40 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Big Park and Sunny near Deer Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Park to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Big Park and 45.7 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Big Park and Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cordes Lakes, 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 Cordes Lakes.

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Camp Verde, Arizona

41 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

70 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

84 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

97 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Park and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.62 km).

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#1 Big Park

Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America

Population6,695
Coordinates34.7803000, -111.7626500
Altitude1242
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: (-111.762503, 34.780303)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.88
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $15.94 $31.88
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.19 $34.38
Premium $5.57 $17.92 $35.85
Diesel $6.37 $20.50 $41.00

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Park and Deer Valley. The current time is 12:16:43.

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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.