How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Parks, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Parks, AZ is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Parks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Parks.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road
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Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
572 ft · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North
1061 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
21.9 mi · 23 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
1363 ft · 18 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, Los Angeles
1817 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Parks Road
1470 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Garland Praire Road
714 ft · 26 sec · Garland Praire Road
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Turn left onto Park Road
2944 ft · 1 min · Park Road
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Turn right onto Spring Valley Road
80 m · 7 sec · Spring Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Parks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Parks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Parks?
The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Deer Valley and 71.6 miles from Parks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.00 one way or $50.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Parks.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Verde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Main Stage
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Garrison Park
Camp Verde Az
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Verde.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Parks. Straight-line distance: 109.45 mi (176.14 km).
#1 Deer Valley
Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parks
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,188 |
| Coordinates | 35.2605700, -111.9487700 |
| Altitude | 2158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parks (-111.94877, 35.26057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $4.95 | $25.00 | $50.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.96 | $53.91 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $32.15 | $64.30 |
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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