How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Bagdad, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Bagdad, AZ is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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.
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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 02h 48m.
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.
Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Bagdad.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Bagdad.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Beardsley Road
552 ft · 11 sec · West Beardsley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop West
1536 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bell Road
1982 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
528 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bell Road
6.4 mi · 12 min · West Bell Road
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Take the ramp right toward US-60 West
1306 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Grand Avenue
13.7 mi · 18 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1 m · 1 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2772 ft · 1 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
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30 m · 4 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
47 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3017 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
34 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
39.1 mi · 45 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Turn right onto Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
10.9 mi · 20 min · Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hillside-Bagdad Highway
4 mi · 7 min · Hillside-Bagdad Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1586 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lindahl Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Lindahl Road
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Continue on North Lindahl
1.1 km · 3 min · North Lindahl
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Bagdad.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
39.1 mi · 00h 45m
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 Deer Valley and Sunny near Bagdad.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Bagdad?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Deer Valley and 55.6 miles from Bagdad.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 12:54 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.32 one way or $36.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Bagdad.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Bagdad. Straight-line distance: 87.1 mi (140.17 km).
#1 Deer Valley
Situated in the northern reaches of Phoenix within Maricopa County, this extensive urban village lies at an average elevation of approximately 1,375 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bagdad
Located in the rugged high desert of western Yavapai County at an elevation of 3,304 feet, this isolated community functions primarily as a company town.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.5811300, -113.2046400 |
| Altitude | 1007 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bagdad (-113.20464, 34.58113)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $4.67 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $21.02 | $42.05 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $24.59 | $49.17 |
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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