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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 La Paz 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 Desert Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Desert Hills.
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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
105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
1851 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
25.6 mi · 34 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Chenoweth Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Chenoweth Road
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Turn right onto London Bridge Road
1 km · 1 min · London Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Thrasher Drive
560 ft · 30 sec · Thrasher Drive
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Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
780 ft · 34 sec · Mountain View Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#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 Desert Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 2,245 |
| Coordinates | 34.5539000, -114.3724600 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Desert Hills (-114.37246, 34.5539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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