How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Kayenta, AZ?

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Kayenta, AZ is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.76 mi
05h 10m
Flight
235.57 mi
379.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.57 mi
Kilometers
379.11 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.76 mi
Kilometers
445.4 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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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 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kayenta
Sun, May 17, 1:14 PM MDT
Return by in Deer Valley
Sun, May 17, 5:25 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-05-17T07:04
Arrive Kayenta
Sun, May 17, 12:14 PM MST
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 2:11 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:38 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Flagstaff
AZ

The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.

From Deer Valley
138.5 mi
02h 35m
To Kayenta
138.3 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 4:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Kayenta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Kayenta.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway

    572 ft · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North

    1061 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    21.9 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page

    1412 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  16. 16

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on US 89

    1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  20. 20

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Navajo Trail

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

  23. 23

    Turn left

    647 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Comb Ridge Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Comb Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Comb Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Kayenta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 33%
Navajo Trail
82.1 mi · 30%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 14%
Black Canyon Freeway
21.9 mi · 8%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 6%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Navajo Trail

Turn right onto Navajo Trail

82.1 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagstaff
02h 35m from Deer Valley
Leave By
6:38 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Kayenta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Kayenta?

The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Flagstaff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.5 miles from Deer Valley and 138.3 miles from Kayenta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:38 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.37 one way or $96.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 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 Kayenta, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Deer Valley and Sunny near Kayenta.

Stop Ideas Near Flagstaff

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 Flagstaff and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 10 mi away

United States Postal Service

Flagstaff , AZ
104 S WC Riles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 2.7/5 43 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Flagstaff City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.1 mi away

Flagstaff Public Works Department

Flagstaff , AZ
3200 W Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flagstaff.

RAIL

Flagstaff Station

1 East Route 66
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

1 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

38 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Williams, Arizona

49 mi away
233 North Grand Canyon Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Kayenta. Straight-line distance: 235.57 mi (379.11 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Kayenta

#2 Kayenta

Census designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates36.7277800, -110.2545800
Altitude1719
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Kayenta (-110.25458, 36.72778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
36.97 L · about $48.37
Round trip
$96.74
19.54 gal · 73.94 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $48.37 $96.74
Mid-grade $5.34 $52.15 $104.30
Premium $5.57 $54.38 $108.76
Diesel $6.37 $62.20 $124.39

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 · May 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Deer Valley, AZ and Kayenta, AZ. The current time in Deer Valley is 07:04:07, although it is 08:04:07 in Kayenta.

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.