How far is Joseph City, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Joseph City, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Joseph City and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Joseph City and Deer Valley.
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Start on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
110 m · 8 sec
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Take the ramp right
2454 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
78.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
541 ft · 15 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
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Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · 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 Joseph City 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.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Joseph City 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 Joseph City to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Joseph City and 102.4 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 12:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.75 one way or $67.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Joseph City and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Munds Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Joseph City and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 135.21 mi (217.6 km).
#1 Joseph City
Located in Navajo County at an elevation of 5,007 feet, this unincorporated community is situated along the Little Colorado River in the high desert plateau region of northeastern Arizona.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9558600, -110.3340100 |
| Altitude | 1526 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $33.75 | $67.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $36.35 | $72.69 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $38.72 | $77.44 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $45.28 | $90.57 |
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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