How far is Deer Valley, AZ from San Luis, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to San Luis, AZ is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and San Luis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and San Luis.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
11 m · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
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Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
2695 ft · 56 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue straight
2194 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.8 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road
1480 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Trekell Road
3024 ft · 1 min · South Trekell Road
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Turn right onto West Hanna Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street
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Turn left onto South Chuichu Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
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Continue on Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15
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Turn left onto Indian Route 51
1.1 mi · 4 min · Indian Route 51
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and San Luis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.8 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near San Luis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to San Luis?
The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Deer Valley and 58.7 miles from San Luis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.55 one way or $41.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near San Luis.
Stop Ideas Near Sacaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
City of Maricopa: City Hall
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and San Luis. Straight-line distance: 92.55 mi (148.95 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 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 36,242 |
| Coordinates | 32.3467300, -112.0409700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Luis (-112.04097, 32.34673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $20.55 | $41.09 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.15 | $44.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.10 | $46.20 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
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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