How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Desert Hills, AZ?

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.64 mi
04h 05m
Flight
141.4 mi
227.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.4 mi
Kilometers
227.56 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.64 mi
Kilometers
348.65 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Desert Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-18T07:51
Arrive Desert Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:56 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Deer Valley
108.2 mi
02h 02m
To Desert Hills
108.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Desert Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Desert Hills.

  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

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    3245 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    25.6 mi · 34 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Chenoweth Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Chenoweth Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto London Bridge Road

    1 km · 1 min · London Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Thrasher Drive

    560 ft · 30 sec · Thrasher Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mountain View Drive

    780 ft · 34 sec · Mountain View Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Desert Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 48%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
63.1 mi · 29%
Agua Fria Freeway
19.9 mi · 9%
Papago Freeway
8.16 mi · 4%
Riverside Drive
7.13 mi · 3%
Rio Vista Highway
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.3 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
02h 02m from Deer Valley
Leave By
8:50 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Desert Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Desert Hills?

The road trip is about 216.7 miles (348.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.2 miles from Deer Valley and 108.4 miles from Desert Hills.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.88 one way or $75.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Desert Hills.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Desert Hills. Straight-line distance: 141.4 mi (227.56 km).

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#1 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Desert Hills

#2 Desert Hills

Census designated place

Population2,245
Coordinates34.5539000, -114.3724600
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Desert Hills (-114.37246, 34.5539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.65 gal
28.94 L · about $37.88
Round trip
$75.75
15.3 gal · 57.88 L
Estimated CO2
68 kg one way
Round trip: 136 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $37.88 $75.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $40.84 $81.67
Premium $5.57 $42.58 $85.16
Diesel $6.37 $48.70 $97.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Desert Hills. The current time is 07:51:10.

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.