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

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
53.86 mi
01h 06m
Flight
43.53 mi
70.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.53 mi
Kilometers
70.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.86 mi
Kilometers
86.68 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maricopa
Sun, May 3, 4:05 AM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Sun, May 3, 5:11 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-05-03T02:58
Arrive Maricopa
Sun, May 3, 4:05 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Tempe Junction
AZ

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Deer Valley
27 mi
00h 33m
To Maricopa
26.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

    2695 ft · 56 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2194 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 347 South

    1889 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Queen Creek Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Maricopa Road

    11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North John Wayne Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North John Wayne Parkway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North John Wayne Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 32%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 30%
North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 22%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.24 mi · 4%
North John Wayne Parkway
2.19 mi · 4%
West Queen Creek Road
1.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tempe Junction
00h 33m from Deer Valley
Leave By
4:18 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Mostly Cloudy near Maricopa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Tempe Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Deer Valley and 26.9 miles from Maricopa.

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

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.41 one way or $18.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Deer Valley and Mostly Cloudy near Maricopa.

Stop Ideas Near Tempe Junction

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 Tempe Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 6.8 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
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

7 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

9 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

22 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

41 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 43.53 mi (70.06 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
Maricopa

#2 Maricopa

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population54,539
Coordinates33.0581100, -112.0476400
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Maricopa (-112.04764, 33.05811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $9.41
Round trip
$18.81
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.41 $18.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.14 $20.28
Premium $5.57 $10.58 $21.15
Diesel $6.37 $12.10 $24.19

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Maricopa. The current time is 02:58:59.

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.