How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Rio Verde, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Rio Verde, AZ is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Rio Verde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Rio Verde.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Beardsley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop East
1771 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Tatum Boulevard
1557 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Tatum Boulevard
552 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Tatum Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Tatum Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pinnacle Peak Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Pinnacle Peak Road
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Turn left onto North Scottsdale Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn right onto East Dynamite Boulevard
4.9 mi · 10 min · East Dynamite Boulevard
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Continue on East Rio Verde Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East Rio Verde Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Rio Verde Drive
29 m · 5 sec · East Rio Verde Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East Rio Verde Drive
2507 ft · 1 min · East Rio Verde Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Rio Verde Drive
22 m · 4 sec · East Rio Verde Drive
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Exit the rotary onto East Rio Verde Drive
8.4 mi · 20 min · East Rio Verde Drive
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Turn right onto North Forest Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Forest Road
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Turn right onto East Poco Rio Drive
936 ft · 31 sec · East Poco Rio Drive
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Turn left onto North Medelice Lane
930 ft · 41 sec · North Medelice Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Medelice Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Rio Verde.
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.
East Rio Verde Drive
Exit the rotary onto East Rio Verde Drive
8.38 mi · 00h 20m
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 Clear near Rio Verde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Rio Verde?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Carefree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Deer Valley and 16.9 miles from Rio Verde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Clear near Rio Verde.
Stop Ideas Near Carefree
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carefree.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Rio Verde. Straight-line distance: 26.53 mi (42.69 km).
#1 Deer Valley
Situated in the northern reaches of Phoenix within Maricopa County, this extensive urban village lies at an average elevation of approximately 1,375 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rio Verde
Located in the high Sonoran Desert of Maricopa County at an elevation of 1617 feet, this unincorporated community is situated northeast of Scottsdale near the Verde River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.7225400, -111.6756900 |
| Altitude | 493 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Verde (-111.67569, 33.72254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.67 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
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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