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

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Linden, AZ is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
171.32 mi
03h 41m
Flight
120.68 mi
194.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.68 mi
Kilometers
194.22 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.32 mi
Kilometers
275.72 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Linden
Thu, Oct 15, 7:25 PM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 11:06 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-10-15T15:43
Arrive Linden
Thu, Oct 15, 7:25 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MST

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

Leave by
9:36 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

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
Payson
AZ

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Deer Valley
85.5 mi
01h 50m
To Linden
85.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
58°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM MST
Wind
16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 13 min · East Shea Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beeline Highway

    61.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Beeline Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    80.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
61.7 mi · 36%
Pima Freeway
13.5 mi · 8%
East Shea Boulevard
7.82 mi · 5%
East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.94 mi · 3%
West Beardsley Road
1.21 mi · 1%
North 35th Avenue
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

80.2 mi · 01h 45m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
120.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Payson
01h 50m from Deer Valley
Leave By
9:36 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Linden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Deer Valley and 85.8 miles from Linden.

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

The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 9:36 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.23 one way or $56.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Payson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Payson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

67 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

82 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

104 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Winslow

105 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Linden. Straight-line distance: 120.68 mi (194.22 km).

Photo coming soon

#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.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
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#2 Linden

Located in Navajo County along the Mogollon Rim, this unincorporated community sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet within the White Mountains region of Arizona.

Population0
Coordinates34.2850400, -110.1570600
Altitude1918
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Linden (-110.15706, 34.28504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.88 L · about $28.23
Round trip
$56.46
12.08 gal · 45.76 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $28.23 $56.46
Mid-grade $5.03 $30.41 $60.81
Premium $5.36 $32.39 $64.79
Diesel $6.27 $37.88 $75.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Linden. The current time is 15:43:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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