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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.03 mi
00h 46m
Flight
24.53 mi
39.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.53 mi
Kilometers
39.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.03 mi
Kilometers
48.33 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fountain Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 PM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-19T13:42
Arrive Fountain Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Paradise Valley
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Deer Valley
15 mi
00h 23m
To Fountain Hills
15 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Beardsley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop East

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    13.5 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

    1987 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Pima Road

    858 ft · 19 sec · North Pima Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard

    5.6 mi · 9 min · East Shea Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Fountain Hills Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Fountain Hills Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Arroyo Vista Drive

    835 ft · 34 sec · East Arroyo Vista Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North La Montana Drive

    1593 ft · 54 sec · North La Montana Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on North la Montana Drive

    1233 ft · 42 sec · North la Montana Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North La Montana Drive

    38 m · 5 sec · North La Montana Drive

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North La Montana Drive

    2346 ft · 1 min · North La Montana Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Hamilton Drive

    935 ft · 32 sec · North Hamilton Drive

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pima Freeway
13.5 mi · 45%
East Shea Boulevard
5.56 mi · 19%
East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.94 mi · 16%
North Fountain Hills Boulevard
1.53 mi · 5%
West Beardsley Road
1.21 mi · 4%
North 35th Avenue
1.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradise Valley
00h 23m from Deer Valley
Leave By
4:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paradise Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 10.5 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
Scottsdale City Council
Meeting point 11 mi away

Scottsdale City Council

Scottsdale , AZ
3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 2.4/5 7 reviews City government office
Scottsdale City Hall
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Scottsdale City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
City Hall, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.2/5 9 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

12 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

14 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

16 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

53 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

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).

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#1 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

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

#2 Fountain Hills

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population25,960
Coordinates33.6117100, -111.7173600
Altitude489
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Fountain Hills (-111.71736, 33.61171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Fountain Hills. The current time is 13:42:22.

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.