How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Sun Lakes, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Sun Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Sun Lakes.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Riggs Road
1978 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto West Riggs Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Riggs Road
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Turn right onto South Dobson Road
1314 ft · 31 sec · South Dobson Road
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Turn left onto East Palomino Place
56 m · 8 sec · East Palomino Place
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Turn right onto South Pinewood Drive
98 m · 11 sec · South Pinewood Drive
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Continue on East Foster Avenue
616 ft · 23 sec · East Foster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Glenburn Drive
847 ft · 31 sec · South Glenburn Drive
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Turn right onto East Bud Court
44 m · 5 sec · East Bud Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bud Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Sun Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 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 Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Sun Lakes?
The road trip is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Deer Valley and 22.2 miles from Sun Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Sun Lakes. Straight-line distance: 35.93 mi (57.82 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 Sun Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 13,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.2111600, -111.8754200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Lakes (-111.87542, 33.21116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.77 | $15.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
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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