How far is Phoenix, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and Deer Valley.
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Start on West Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Washington Street
853 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Adams Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Adams Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 17 North, US 60 West: Flagstaff
809 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
15.3 mi · 18 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
1960 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
2727 ft · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi · 3 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 Phoenix and Deer Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Black Canyon Freeway
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
15.3 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Phoenix and 9.8 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Phoenix and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 16.65 mi (26.79 km).
#1 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $4.62 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $4.40 | $8.81 |
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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