How far is Congress, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Congress, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Congress and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Congress and Deer Valley.
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Start on Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
1979 ft · 1 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
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Turn right onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on S STATE ROUTE 89
2.5 mi · 3 min · S STATE ROUTE 89
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Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
3232 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Merge slight right onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
10.1 mi · 13 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vistancia Boulevard, Happy Valley Parkway
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Happy Valley Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · West Happy Valley Parkway
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Continue on West Happy Valley Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · West Happy Valley Road
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Turn right onto North 43rd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North 43rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road
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Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Congress and Deer Valley.
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.
Grand Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Congress 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 Congress to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Wickenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Congress and 33.5 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Congress and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Wickenburg
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 Wickenburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Congress and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 52.7 mi (84.82 km).
#1 Congress
Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,975 |
| Coordinates | 34.1625300, -112.8507400 |
| Altitude | 930 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
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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