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

The driving distance from Quartzsite, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.48 mi
02h 07m
Flight
120.47 mi
193.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.47 mi
Kilometers
193.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.48 mi
Kilometers
221.26 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM MST
Return by in Quartzsite
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quartzsite
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Deer Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quartzsite
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Buckeye
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

From Quartzsite
69.3 mi
01h 03m
To Deer Valley
68.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oldham Lane

    12 m · 9 sec · Oldham Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quartzsite Boulevard

    963 ft · 22 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    107.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward 35th Avenue

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road

    530 ft · 13 sec · West Beardsley Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 35th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 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 Quartzsite 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
107 mi · 78%
Agua Fria Freeway
19.7 mi · 14%
Papago Freeway
9.13 mi · 7%
North 35th Avenue
1.07 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.67 mi
Quartzsite Boulevard
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

107 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
120.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
01h 03m from Quartzsite
Leave By
2:14 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Quartzsite 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 Quartzsite to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Quartzsite and 68.2 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 120.5 miles (193.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:14 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.01 one way or $48.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Quartzsite and Mostly Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buckeye, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

48 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

51 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quartzsite and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 120.47 mi (193.88 km).

Quartzsite

#1 Quartzsite

Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Population3,814
Coordinates33.6639100, -114.2299500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Start: Oldham Lane (-114.230132, 33.663912)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $24.01
Round trip
$48.02
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.01 $48.02
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.89 $51.78
Premium $5.57 $27.00 $53.99
Diesel $6.37 $30.88 $61.75

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Quartzsite and Deer Valley. The current time is 22:54:32.

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