How far is Lake of the Woods, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake of the Woods, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
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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 45m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake of the Woods and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake of the Woods and Deer Valley.
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Start on West White Mountain Boulevard
3.1 mi · 5 min · West White Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on South White Mountain Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · South White Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East Woolford
894 ft · 25 sec · East Woolford
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Continue on South Central Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Whipple Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Whipple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Deuce of Clubs
701 ft · 21 sec · West Deuce of Clubs
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Turn right onto South Clark Road
3 mi · 5 min · South Clark Road
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Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
31.6 mi · 40 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
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Continue on Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260
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Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway
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Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
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Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
61.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · South Beeline Highway
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Turn right onto East Shea Boulevard
7.8 mi · 12 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pima Road
619 ft · 12 sec · North Pima Road
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
1953 ft · 50 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 27th Avenue
2026 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley 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 Lake of the Woods 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.
South Beeline Highway
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
61.8 mi · 01h 14m
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 Lake of the Woods 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 Lake of the Woods to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 miles from Lake of the Woods and 108.2 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 9:28 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake of the Woods and Sunny near Deer Valley.
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 Lake of the Woods and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 127.39 mi (205.01 km).
#1 Lake of the Woods
Located in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona at an elevation of 6,739 feet, this Navajo County community sits within dense pine forests along the Mogollon Rim.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.1639300, -109.9895500 |
| Altitude | 2054 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $33.19 | $66.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $38.08 | $76.15 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $44.53 | $89.06 |
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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