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

The driving distance from Mesa, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.34 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.49 mi
41.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Mesa.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.88 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Mon, Oct 19, 9:28 PM MST
Return by in Mesa
Mon, Oct 19, 10:08 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mesa
2026-10-19T20:47
Arrive Deer Valley
Mon, Oct 19, 9:28 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mesa
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Paradise Valley
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Mesa
17.5 mi
00h 20m
To Deer Valley
17.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
87°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East University Drive

    22 m · 6 sec · East University Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mesa Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Mesa Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East McKellips Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East McKellips Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Country Club Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Country Club Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Beeline Highway

    1635 ft · 38 sec · North Beeline Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East McDowell Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East McDowell Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1974 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    25.4 mi · 29 min · Pima Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 27th Avenue

    2026 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mesa 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pima Freeway
25.4 mi · 72%
East McDowell Road
2.58 mi · 7%
North Mesa Drive
2.01 mi · 6%
West Beardsley Road
1.23 mi · 3%
East McKellips Road
1 mi · 3%
North 35th Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pima Freeway

Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

25.4 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paradise Valley
00h 20m from Mesa
Leave By
7:08 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mesa 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 Mesa to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paradise Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Mesa and 17.8 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mesa and Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Paradise Valley

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 Paradise Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 8.3 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
City of Mesa Construction Permits
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City of Mesa Construction Permits

Mesa , AZ
55 N Center St, Mesa, AZ 85201, United States
Rating 3.6/5 10 reviews City government office,Government office
City of Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City of Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.0/5 20 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paradise Valley.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

12 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

14 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

16 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

53 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mesa and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.03 km).

Mesa

#1 Mesa

The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.

Population528,159
Coordinates33.4222700, -111.8226400
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#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.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Start: East University Drive (-111.82264, 33.422353)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.55
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.62 $5.78 $11.55
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.22 $12.43
Premium $5.30 $6.62 $13.25
Diesel $6.38 $7.98 $15.96

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 · Oct 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mesa and Deer Valley. The current time is 20:47:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.