How far is Deer Valley, AZ from El Mirage, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to El Mirage, AZ is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Maricopa 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 El Mirage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and El Mirage.
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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
9.6 mi · 11 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 91st Avenue, Grand Avenue, Cactus Road, Surprise
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on North 91st Avenue
991 ft · 26 sec · North 91st Avenue
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Thunderbird Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Thunderbird Road
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Turn right onto North El Mirage Road
1476 ft · 51 sec · North El Mirage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North El Mirage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and El Mirage.
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
9.65 mi · 00h 11m
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 El Mirage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to El Mirage?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Sun City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Deer Valley and 8.3 miles from El Mirage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near El Mirage.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
Surprise City Hall
City of Surprise: Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and El Mirage. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.25 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 El Mirage
City in Arizona
| Population | 36,481 |
| Coordinates | 33.6130900, -112.3246000 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Mirage (-112.3246, 33.61309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
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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