How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Fountain Hills, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Fountain Hills, AZ is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 Fountain Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Fountain Hills.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Beardsley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop East
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Pima Road
858 ft · 19 sec · North Pima Road
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Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Fountain Hills Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Arroyo Vista Drive
835 ft · 34 sec · East Arroyo Vista Drive
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Turn left onto North La Montana Drive
1593 ft · 54 sec · North La Montana Drive
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Continue on North la Montana Drive
1233 ft · 42 sec · North la Montana Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North La Montana Drive
38 m · 5 sec · North La Montana Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North La Montana Drive
2346 ft · 1 min · North La Montana Drive
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Turn left onto North Hamilton Drive
935 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Hamilton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Fountain Hills.
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.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
13.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Fountain Hills?
The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Deer Valley and 15 miles from Fountain Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near Fountain Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
Scottsdale City Council
Scottsdale City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Fountain Hills. Straight-line distance: 24.53 mi (39.47 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 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain Hills (-111.71736, 33.61171)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
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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