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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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.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
13.3 mi · 15 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northern Avenue
2553 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Northern Avenue
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Continue on West Northern Parkway
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Northern Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sarival Avenue
2677 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue
2973 ft · 1 min · North Sarival Avenue
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Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West Northern Avenue
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Turn left onto North Citrus Road
1099 ft · 27 sec · North Citrus Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria.
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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).
#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 Citrus Park
Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5486500, -112.4443300 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus Park (-112.44433, 33.54865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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