How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Taylor, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Taylor, AZ is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gila 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 Taylor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Taylor.
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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
13.5 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Pima Road
858 ft · 19 sec · North Pima Road
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Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
7.8 mi · 13 min · East Shea Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Beeline Highway
61.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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Continue on West 3rd Street North
18.8 mi · 23 min · West 3rd Street North
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Keep slight left to continue on West 3rd Street North
87 m · 4 sec · West 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto Pulp Mill Road
5 mi · 7 min · Pulp Mill Road
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Continue on West Papermill Road
4 mi · 7 min · West Papermill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1651 ft · 40 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Taylor.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Beeline Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beeline Highway
61.7 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near Taylor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Taylor?
The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.3 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Deer Valley and 87.1 miles from Taylor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Deer Valley and Sunny near Taylor.
Stop Ideas Near Payson
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 Payson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 128.8 mi (207.29 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 Taylor
Town in Arizona - United States
| Population | 4,363 |
| Coordinates | 34.4650400, -110.0912300 |
| Altitude | 1717 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylor (-110.09123, 34.46504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $30.40 | $60.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.18 | $68.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.09 | $78.17 |
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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