How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Citrus Park, AZ?

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.27 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.11 mi
32.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.11 mi
Kilometers
32.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.27 mi
Kilometers
42.28 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 PM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 2:11 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-15T12:58
Arrive Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 1:34 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Peoria
AZ

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Deer Valley
13.1 mi
00h 18m
To Citrus Park
13.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Citrus Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Citrus Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Beardsley Road

    552 ft · 11 sec · West Beardsley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop West

    1536 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Northern Avenue

    2553 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West Northern Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Northern Parkway

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West Northern Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sarival Avenue

    2677 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue

    2973 ft · 1 min · North Sarival Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Northern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Citrus Road

    1099 ft · 27 sec · North Citrus Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Citrus Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Citrus Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Agua Fria Freeway
13.3 mi · 51%
West Northern Parkway
4.94 mi · 19%
West Northern Avenue
4.91 mi · 19%
North 35th Avenue
0.98 mi · 4%
North Sarival Avenue
0.56 mi · 2%
Sarival Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Agua Fria Freeway

Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

13.3 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peoria
00h 18m from Deer Valley
Leave By
7:16 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Citrus Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Citrus Park?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Deer Valley and 13.1 miles from Citrus Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:16 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Citrus Park.

Stop Ideas Near Peoria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Peoria and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

25 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

26 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Citrus Park. Straight-line distance: 20.11 mi (32.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
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#2 Citrus Park

Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5486500, -112.4443300
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Citrus Park (-112.44433, 33.54865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.21
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.60 $9.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.96 $9.93
Premium $5.57 $5.18 $10.35
Diesel $6.37 $5.92 $11.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Citrus Park. The current time is 12:58:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.