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

The driving distance from Buckeye, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
48.86 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.73 mi
54.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.73 mi
Kilometers
54.29 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.86 mi
Kilometers
78.63 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 5:46 PM MST
Return by in Buckeye
Wed, Apr 22, 6:37 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckeye
2026-04-22T16:56
Arrive Deer Valley
Wed, Apr 22, 5:46 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:48 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckeye
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
Tolleson
AZ

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Buckeye
22.7 mi
00h 25m
To Deer Valley
26.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Monroe Avenue

    2150 ft · 59 sec · East Monroe Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2767 ft · 55 sec · North 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Miller Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward 35th Avenue

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road

    530 ft · 13 sec · West Beardsley Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 35th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 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 Buckeye 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Agua Fria Freeway
19.7 mi · 40%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.63 mi · 20%
Papago Freeway
9.13 mi · 19%
South Miller Road
3.71 mi · 8%
North 35th Avenue
1.07 mi · 2%
I 10 East
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Agua Fria Freeway

Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

19.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
33.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolleson
00h 25m from Buckeye
Leave By
4:48 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckeye 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 Buckeye to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Tolleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Buckeye and 26.2 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 4:48 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.57 one way or $17.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tolleson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tolleson and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.4 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

18 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

21 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

23 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

48 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.29 km).

Buckeye

#1 Buckeye

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

Population85,224
Coordinates33.3703200, -112.5837800
Altitude265
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: East Monroe Avenue (-112.583781, 33.370491)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $8.57
Round trip
$17.13
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.57 $17.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.23 $18.47
Premium $5.57 $9.63 $19.26
Diesel $6.37 $11.01 $22.03

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckeye and Deer Valley. The current time is 16:56:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.