How far is Prescott, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Prescott, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prescott and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott and Deer Valley.
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Start on East Goodwin Street
24 m · 7 sec · East Goodwin Street
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Turn right onto South Cortez Street
700 ft · 35 sec · South Cortez Street
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Turn right onto East Gurley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Gurley Street
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Continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
32.7 mi · 45 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 17 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 Prescott 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.
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
32.7 mi · 00h 45m
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 Prescott and Mostly Sunny near Deer Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prescott to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Prescott and 41.2 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prescott and Mostly Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes
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 Cordes Lakes.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prescott and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 62.15 mi (100.02 km).
#1 Prescott
A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.
| Population | 44,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.5400200, -112.4685000 |
| Altitude | 1638 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $14.41 | $28.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.53 | $31.07 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.53 | $37.05 |
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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