How far is Black Canyon City, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Black Canyon City, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.86 mi
00h 29m
Flight
26.75 mi
43.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.75 mi
Kilometers
43.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.44 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Tue, May 26, 11:18 AM MST
Return by in Black Canyon City
Tue, May 26, 11:47 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Canyon City
2026-05-26T10:48
Arrive Deer Valley
Tue, May 26, 11:18 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Black Canyon City
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Black Canyon City
14.5 mi
00h 14m
To Deer Valley
14.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Black Canyon City and Deer Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Canyon City and Deer Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Palm Lane

    535 ft · 29 sec · East Palm Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Old Black Canyon Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Old Black Canyon Highway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1578 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

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

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    541 ft · 15 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Canyon City and Deer Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
20 mi · 69%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.35 mi · 12%
South Old Black Canyon Highway
2.23 mi · 8%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
1.74 mi · 6%
West Deer Valley Road
1.19 mi · 4%
Deer Valley Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

10.5 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
00h 14m from Black Canyon City
Leave By
7:30 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Black Canyon City 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 Black Canyon City to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Black Canyon City and 14.4 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Canyon City and Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, 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 New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Canyon City and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 km).

Black Canyon City

#1 Black Canyon City

Census designated place

Population2,837
Coordinates34.0708700, -112.1507100
Altitude602
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: (-112.15014, 34.071112)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.10
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.05 $10.10
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $5.57 $5.68 $11.35
Diesel $6.37 $6.49 $12.99

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Black Canyon City and Deer Valley. The current time is 10:48:26.

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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.