How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Mescal, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Mescal, AZ is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Mescal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Mescal.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
2695 ft · 56 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue straight
2194 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
36.5 mi · 38 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mescal Road, J Six Ranch Road
1489 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto J-6 Road
113 m · 15 sec · J-6 Road
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Continue on North Mescal Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Mescal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mescal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Mescal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Mescal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Mescal?
The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Deer Valley and 86.3 miles from Mescal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 10:46 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Mescal.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.
Maricopa
Tucson
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Mescal. Straight-line distance: 153.07 mi (246.34 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 Mescal
Situated in the high desert of southeastern Arizona at an elevation of 4085 feet, this census-designated place falls within Cochise County, west of the San Pedro River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9900800, -110.4353500 |
| Altitude | 1245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mescal (-110.43535, 31.99008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $28.46 | $56.93 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $30.66 | $61.31 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $32.66 | $65.32 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $38.20 | $76.39 |
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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