How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City 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 Buckeye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Buckeye.
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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
19.9 mi · 23 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
3245 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on South Miller Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road
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Continue on North 1st Street
2767 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue
2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Buckeye.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Agua Fria Freeway
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
19.9 mi · 00h 23m
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 Buckeye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Buckeye?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 22.6 miles from Deer Valley and 22.6 miles from Buckeye.
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 11.5 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 4:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Buckeye.
Stop Ideas Near Tolleson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
City Hall Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolleson.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 33.73 mi (54.29 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 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckeye (-112.58378, 33.37032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
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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