How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Grand Canyon, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Grand Canyon, AZ is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Grand Canyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Grand Canyon.
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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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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
1363 ft · 18 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, Los Angeles
1817 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
29.3 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 64: Williams, Grand Canyon
2083 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49.6 mi · 59 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
40 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1 km · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
27 m · 3 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Continue on South Entrance Road
1105 ft · 27 sec · South Entrance Road
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Turn slight right
2419 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto South Entrance Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Entrance Road
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto Apache Street
113 m · 23 sec · Apache Street
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Turn right
59 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Grand Canyon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Grand Canyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Grand Canyon?
The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 105.6 miles from Deer Valley and 105.6 miles from Grand Canyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 9:10 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.82 one way or $69.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Grand Canyon.
Stop Ideas Near Munds Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Grand Canyon. Straight-line distance: 163.79 mi (263.59 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 Grand Canyon
Located in Coconino County in northern Arizona, this extensive steep-sided canyon was incised by the Colorado River cutting through the Colorado Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0544300, -112.1393400 |
| Altitude | 2099 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Canyon (-112.13934, 36.05443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $37.50 | $75.01 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $39.95 | $79.91 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $46.73 | $93.45 |
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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