How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Dilkon, AZ?

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Dilkon, AZ is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m 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
223.15 mi
04h 04m
Flight
156.46 mi
251.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.46 mi
Kilometers
251.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.15 mi
Kilometers
359.13 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dilkon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM MDT
Return by in Deer Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Dilkon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:52 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Munds Park
AZ

Census designated place

From Deer Valley
111.6 mi
02h 02m
To Dilkon
111.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Dilkon.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway

    572 ft · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North

    1061 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    21.9 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa

    2179 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    29.8 mi · 34 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 15

    6.2 mi · 15 min · Navajo Route 15

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1211 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 41%
Purple Heart Trail
61.4 mi · 28%
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
29.8 mi · 13%
Black Canyon Freeway
21.9 mi · 10%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 4%
Navajo Route 15
6.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
156.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munds Park
02h 02m from Deer Valley
Leave By
8:52 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Dilkon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Dilkon?

The road trip is about 223.1 miles (359.1 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Deer Valley and 111.5 miles from Dilkon.

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

The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 8:52 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.96 one way or $77.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Deer Valley and Dilkon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Munds Park

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 Munds Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

United States Postal Service

Flagstaff , AZ
104 S WC Riles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 2.7/5 43 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Flagstaff City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Sedona
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Sedona

Munds Park
Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.7/5 87 reviews Lodging

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.

BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

14 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

28 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

28 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

42 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Dilkon. Straight-line distance: 156.46 mi (251.8 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
Dilkon

#2 Dilkon

Census designated place

Population1,184
Coordinates35.3852900, -110.3206800
Altitude1794
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Dilkon (-110.32068, 35.38529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.81 L · about $38.96
Round trip
$77.93
15.74 gal · 59.62 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $38.96 $77.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $42.01 $84.02
Premium $5.57 $43.80 $87.61
Diesel $6.37 $50.10 $100.20

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Deer Valley, AZ and Dilkon, AZ. The current time in Deer Valley is 01:10:11, although it is 02:10:11 in Dilkon.

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.