How far is Florence, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Florence, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.58 mi
01h 27m
Flight
62.4 mi
100.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.4 mi
Kilometers
100.42 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.73 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM MST
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-19T04:59
Arrive Deer Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:36 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Florence
41 mi
00h 43m
To Deer Valley
44.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Deer Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    158 m · 10 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1782 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road

    1960 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    2727 ft · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Deer Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 27%
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 20%
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi · 19%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.07 mi · 9%
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7.01 mi · 8%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
6.99 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

23.2 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
62.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 43m from Florence
Leave By
3:36 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florence and Partly Sunny near Deer Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florence to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Florence and 44.6 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 62.4 miles (100.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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 Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 2.6 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 62.4 mi (100.42 km).

Florence

#1 Florence

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population28,049
Coordinates33.0314500, -111.3873400
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Start: East Butte Avenue (-111.387342, 33.031336)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.90
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.95 $29.90
Mid-grade $5.34 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $5.57 $16.81 $33.62
Diesel $6.37 $19.23 $38.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Deer Valley. The current time is 04:59:15.

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.