How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Black Canyon City, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Black Canyon City, AZ is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place 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 Deer Valley and Black Canyon City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Black Canyon City.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road
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Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
572 ft · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North
1061 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Springs, Black Canyon City
1495 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Rock Springs Road
827 ft · 19 sec · Rock Springs Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Old Black Canyon Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Old Black Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto East Palm Lane
535 ft · 23 sec · East Palm Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Palm Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Black Canyon City.
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.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
21.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Deer Valley and Clear near Black Canyon City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Black Canyon City?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 Deer Valley and 14.4 miles from Black Canyon City.
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 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 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 Mostly Clear around Deer Valley and Clear near Black Canyon City.
Stop Ideas Near New River
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 New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Black Canyon City. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 km).
#1 Deer Valley
Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Black Canyon City
Census designated place
| Population | 2,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.0708700, -112.1507100 |
| Altitude | 602 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Canyon City (-112.15071, 34.07087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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