How far is Colorado City, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Colorado City, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colorado City and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City and Deer Valley.
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Start on Heritage Lane
21 m · 5 sec · Heritage Lane
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Turn right onto West Township Avenue
137 m · 14 sec · West Township Avenue
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Turn right onto South Central Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Central Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
29.7 mi · 35 min · Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
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Continue on West Pratt Street
2962 ft · 1 min · West Pratt Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
83.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1421 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.9 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
1786 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Take the exit right
1952 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.7 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
541 ft · 15 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
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Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colorado City and Deer Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Colorado 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 Colorado City to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 352.4 miles (567.2 km) and usually takes 05h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuba City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.1 miles from Colorado City and 176.3 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.59 one way or $123.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colorado City and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Tuba City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuba City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colorado City and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 233.31 mi (375.47 km).
#1 Colorado City
City in Mitchell County, Texas
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.9902600, -112.9757700 |
| Altitude | 1517 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Valley
Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $61.59 | $123.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $66.40 | $132.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $69.24 | $138.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $79.19 | $158.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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