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

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Parker, AZ is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
171.35 mi
03h 05m
Flight
127.64 mi
205.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.64 mi
Kilometers
205.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.35 mi
Kilometers
275.76 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker
Mon, May 4, 1:05 PM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Mon, May 4, 4:11 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-05-04T09:59
Arrive Parker
Mon, May 4, 1:05 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Deer Valley
85.6 mi
01h 32m
To Parker
85.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · California Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 61%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 18%
Agua Fria Freeway
19.9 mi · 12%
Papago Freeway
8.16 mi · 5%
North Central Boulevard
3.05 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.03 mi · 1%
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
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 32m from Deer Valley
Leave By
10:48 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Deer Valley and Partly Sunny near Parker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Deer Valley and 85.7 miles from Parker.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 10:48 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Parker. Straight-line distance: 127.64 mi (205.42 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
Parker

#2 Parker

Town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Population3,281
Coordinates34.1500200, -114.2891200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Parker (-114.28912, 34.15002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.89 L · about $29.95
Round trip
$59.91
12.1 gal · 45.78 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.95 $59.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.29 $64.59
Premium $5.57 $33.67 $67.35
Diesel $6.37 $38.51 $77.03

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Parker. The current time is 09:59:58.

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.