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

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Nogales, AZ is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
196.6 mi
03h 34m
Flight
176.38 mi
283.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.38 mi
Kilometers
283.86 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.6 mi
Kilometers
316.4 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nogales
Thu, Apr 16, 10:43 AM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 2:18 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-16T07:09
Arrive Nogales
Thu, Apr 16, 10:43 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 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
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Deer Valley
98.4 mi
01h 47m
To Nogales
98.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
Nogales Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Tubac as the closest live forecast in the Santa Cruz County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 19 Business: Grand Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    39 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Morley Avenue

    1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Wayside Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · North Wayside Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wayside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
57.7 mi · 29%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 28%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 19%
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 9%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 8%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nogales–Tucson Highway

Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
176.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
01h 47m from Deer Valley
Leave By
9:52 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near Nogales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Deer Valley and 98.2 miles from Nogales.

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

The direct path is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 9:52 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.36 one way or $68.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Nogales. Straight-line distance: 176.38 mi (283.86 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
Nogales

#2 Nogales

City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border

Population20,107
Coordinates31.3403800, -110.9342500
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Nogales (-110.93425, 31.34038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.26 L · about $34.36
Round trip
$68.72
13.88 gal · 52.52 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $34.36 $68.72
Mid-grade $5.34 $37.05 $74.09
Premium $5.57 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $6.37 $44.18 $88.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Nogales. The current time is 07:09:22.

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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.