How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Mesa, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Mesa, AZ is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Mesa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Mesa.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Beardsley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop East
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
25.5 mi · 29 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McDowell Road
1807 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East McDowell Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East McDowell Road
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Turn right onto North Alma School Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Alma School Road
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Turn left onto West McKellips Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West McKellips Road
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Turn right onto North Mesa Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Mesa Drive
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Turn left onto East University Drive
22 m · 2 sec · East University Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East University Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Mesa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pima Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
25.5 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Partly Cloudy near Mesa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Mesa?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Deer Valley and 18.9 miles from Mesa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Partly Cloudy near Mesa.
Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Mesa. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.03 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 Mesa
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
| Population | 528,159 |
| Coordinates | 33.4222700, -111.8226400 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: East University Drive (-111.82264, 33.422353)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.62 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.41 | $12.83 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $6.84 | $13.67 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
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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