How far is Lukachukai, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Lukachukai, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 342.1 miles (550.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 05h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lukachukai and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lukachukai and Deer Valley.
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Start on the route
85 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 133
1767 ft · 37 sec · Navajo Route 133
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Continue on Navajo Route 13
2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 13
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
41.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Navajo Route 12
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Continue on Cleveland Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 12
11.6 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
23.6 mi · 33 min · Navajo Route 12
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Take the ramp right
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161.3 mi · 2 hr 42 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 Lukachukai and Deer Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161 mi · 02h 42m
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 Lukachukai 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 Lukachukai to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.6 km) and usually takes 05h 42m 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?
Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.8 miles from Lukachukai and 155.3 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.4 miles (402.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.7 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.76 one way or $119.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lukachukai and Deer Valley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lukachukai and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Winslow
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 Winslow.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lukachukai and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 250.33 mi (402.87 km).
#1 Lukachukai
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,701 |
| Coordinates | 36.4169500, -109.2287100 |
| Altitude | 1993 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Valley
Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $4.95 | $59.76 | $119.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $64.43 | $128.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $67.18 | $134.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $76.84 | $153.68 |
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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