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

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
246.55 mi
04h 48m
Flight
164.5 mi
264.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.5 mi
Kilometers
264.74 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.55 mi
Kilometers
396.79 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mohave Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 AM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 4:07 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-18T06:30
Arrive Mohave Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 11:19 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Quartzsite
AZ

Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Deer Valley
123.3 mi
02h 24m
To Mohave Valley
123.3 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
8 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Beardsley Road

    552 ft · 11 sec · West Beardsley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop West

    1536 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    3245 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · California Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2128 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road

    16.5 mi · 25 min · Aqueduct Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Route 95

    47.5 mi · 56 min · Route 95

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    1563 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · Needles Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street

    1393 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto J Street

    974 ft · 34 sec · J Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 14 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North K Street

    1 km · 2 min · North K Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Harbor Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Mohave Valley Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Mohave Valley Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hulet Avenue

    1 mi · 4 min · Hulet Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain View Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Mountain View Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Winter Haven Drive

    3069 ft · 2 min · Winter Haven Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Haven Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 43%
Route 95
47.8 mi · 19%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 13%
Agua Fria Freeway
19.9 mi · 8%
Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 7%
Papago Freeway
8.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.1 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Quartzsite
02h 24m from Deer Valley
Leave By
7:22 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Mohave Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Quartzsite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Deer Valley and 123.3 miles from Mohave Valley.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.1 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 7:22 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.07 one way or $86.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Quartzsite

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Quartzsite, 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 Quartzsite.

RAIL

Yuma

111 mi away
281 Gila Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Mohave Valley. Straight-line distance: 164.5 mi (264.74 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
Mohave Valley

#2 Mohave Valley

Census designated place

Population2,616
Coordinates34.9330600, -114.5888500
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Mohave Valley (-114.58885, 34.93306)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.93 L · about $43.07
Round trip
$86.15
17.4 gal · 65.86 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.07 $86.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $46.44 $92.88
Premium $5.57 $48.42 $96.85
Diesel $6.37 $55.38 $110.77

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Mohave Valley. The current time is 06:30:39.

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.