How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Ganado, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Ganado, AZ is about 300.7 miles (484 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Ganado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Ganado.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road
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Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
572 ft · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North
1061 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
137.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North: Ganado
1307 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
37.9 mi · 56 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Continue on Post Office Road
902 ft · 25 sec · Post Office Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Office Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Ganado.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
137 mi · 02h 18m
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 Ganado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Ganado?
The road trip is about 300.7 miles (484 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?
Leupp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Deer Valley and 150.4 miles from Ganado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.4 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 6:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.59 one way or $99.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 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 Ganado, 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 Ganado.
Stop Ideas Near Leupp
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leupp.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Ganado. Straight-line distance: 203.25 mi (327.1 km).
#1 Deer Valley
Situated in the northern reaches of Phoenix within Maricopa County, this extensive urban village lies at an average elevation of approximately 1,375 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ganado
Located on the Navajo Nation in Apache County at an elevation of 6,385 feet, this settlement sits amidst a high plateau landscape in northeastern Arizona.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.7114000, -109.5420500 |
| Altitude | 1946 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ganado (-109.54205, 35.7114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $4.67 | $49.59 | $99.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $53.41 | $106.82 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $56.90 | $113.80 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $66.55 | $133.09 |
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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