How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Tanque Verde, AZ?

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Tanque Verde, AZ is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.27 mi
02h 48m
Flight
127.88 mi
205.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.88 mi
Kilometers
205.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.27 mi
Kilometers
233.79 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tanque Verde
Thu, Apr 16, 6:29 AM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 9:18 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-16T03:41
Arrive Tanque Verde
Thu, Apr 16, 6:29 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Deer Valley
72.7 mi
01h 24m
To Tanque Verde
72.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Tanque Verde.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

    2695 ft · 56 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2194 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Road

    1161 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway Road

    147 m · 10 sec · North Freeway Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Grant Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Grant Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Grant Road

    7.2 mi · 15 min · East Grant Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Tanque Verde Road

    7 mi · 13 min · East Tanque Verde Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Tanque Verde Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 38%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 26%
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 12%
Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 11%
East Grant Road
7.22 mi · 5%
East Tanque Verde Road
6.99 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
127.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
01h 24m from Deer Valley
Leave By
12:52 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near Tanque Verde.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Tanque Verde?

The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Deer Valley and 72.6 miles from Tanque Verde.

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

The direct path is about 127.9 miles (205.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 12:52 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.35 one way or $50.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near Tanque Verde.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Arizona City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.8 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Tanque Verde. Straight-line distance: 127.88 mi (205.81 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
Tanque Verde

#2 Tanque Verde

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population16,901
Coordinates32.2517400, -110.7373100
Altitude814
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Tanque Verde (-110.73731, 32.25174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $25.35
Round trip
$50.70
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $25.35 $50.70
Mid-grade $5.34 $27.33 $54.66
Premium $5.57 $28.50 $57.00
Diesel $6.37 $32.59 $65.19

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Tanque Verde. The current time is 03:41:06.

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.