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

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Paradise Valley, AZ is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.44 mi
00h 34m
Flight
15.29 mi
24.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.29 mi
Kilometers
24.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.44 mi
Kilometers
36.11 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paradise Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-19T13:32
Arrive Paradise Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Scottsdale
AZ

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Scottsdale metropolitan area.

From Deer Valley
11.2 mi
00h 17m
To Paradise Valley
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Beardsley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop East

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 South

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Piestewa Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Piestewa Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Shea Boulevard

    1771 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Shea Boulevard

    117 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East Shea Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Shea Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Tatum Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 7 min · North Tatum Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East Lincoln Drive

    81 m · 12 sec · East Lincoln Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pima Freeway
5.83 mi · 26%
Piestewa Freeway
5.35 mi · 24%
North Tatum Boulevard
3.6 mi · 16%
East Lincoln Drive
2 mi · 9%
East Shea Boulevard
1.82 mi · 8%
West Beardsley Road
1.21 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Pima Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

5.83 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scottsdale
00h 17m from Deer Valley
Leave By
7:22 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Scottsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Deer Valley and 11.2 miles from Paradise Valley.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.91 one way or $7.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scottsdale

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 Scottsdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 10.2 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 13.7 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
Carefree Town Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Carefree Town Hall

Carefree , AZ
8 E Sundial Cir, Carefree, AZ 85377, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Phoenix City Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Phoenix City Hall

Phoenix , AZ
200 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.1/5 73 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scottsdale.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

13 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

20 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

52 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Paradise Valley. Straight-line distance: 15.29 mi (24.61 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
Paradise Valley

#2 Paradise Valley

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population14,851
Coordinates33.5311500, -111.9426500
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Paradise Valley (-111.94265, 33.53115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
3 L · about $3.91
Round trip
$7.82
1.58 gal · 6 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.91 $7.82
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.22 $8.43
Premium $5.57 $4.40 $8.79
Diesel $6.37 $5.03 $10.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Paradise Valley. The current time is 13:32:37.

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.