How far is Deer Valley, AZ from White Mountain Lake, AZ?
The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to White Mountain Lake, AZ is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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 04h 15m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and White Mountain Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and White Mountain Lake.
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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
650 ft · 22 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Turn left onto East Cattle Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cattle Lane
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Turn right onto 700 Street East
1969 ft · 39 sec · 700 Street East
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Continue on Love Lake Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Love Lake Road
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Turn straight onto Love Lake Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Love Lake Road
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Turn straight onto Bourden Ranch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bourden Ranch Road
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Continue on Bourdon Ranch Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bourdon Ranch Road
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Turn right onto Silver Lake Boulevard
1.8 mi · 7 min · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Navajo Drive
2626 ft · 2 min · Navajo Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and White Mountain Lake.
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.
Sunny leaving Deer Valley and Sunny near White Mountain Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to White Mountain Lake?
The road trip is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Deer Valley and 93.5 miles from White Mountain Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 8:30 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.80 one way or $61.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Deer Valley and Sunny near White Mountain Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Star Valley
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 Star Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and White Mountain Lake. Straight-line distance: 130.72 mi (210.37 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 White Mountain Lake
Located in Navajo County at an elevation of 6,119 feet, this census-designated place lies within the high desert transition zone of eastern Arizona's White Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3486500, -109.9978900 |
| Altitude | 1865 |
| Country | United States |
End: White Mountain Lake (-109.99789, 34.34865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $33.17 | $66.35 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $41.33 | $82.66 |
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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