How far is Golden Valley, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Golden Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Golden Valley and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Valley and Deer Valley.
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Start on Santa Maria Road
2021 ft · 2 min · Santa Maria Road
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Turn right onto West Chino Drive
1299 ft · 38 sec · West Chino Drive
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Turn right onto Verde Road
2469 ft · 2 min · Verde Road
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Turn left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman
2894 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on West Beale Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
10.1 mi · 13 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vistancia Boulevard, Happy Valley Parkway
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Happy Valley Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · West Happy Valley Parkway
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Continue on West Happy Valley Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · West Happy Valley Road
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Turn right onto North 43rd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North 43rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road
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Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Golden Valley and Deer Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 93 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
90.8 mi · 01h 46m
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 Golden Valley and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Golden Valley to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Golden Valley and 94.7 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Golden Valley and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Golden Valley and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 159.57 mi (256.81 km).
#1 Golden Valley
Located in Mohave County at an elevation of 2,808 feet, this unincorporated desert community sits in a wide valley flanked by the Black and Cerbat mountain ranges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2233300, -114.2230100 |
| Altitude | 856 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $33.43 | $66.85 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $35.61 | $71.22 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $41.65 | $83.29 |
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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