How far is Queen Creek, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Queen Creek, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
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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 01h 01m.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queen Creek and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek and Deer Valley.
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Start on East Ocotillo Road
116 m · 35 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
1419 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road
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Continue on South Ellsworth Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Ellsworth Road
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Turn left onto AZ 24 West
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Freeway
934 ft · 12 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 20 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 Queen Creek 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.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Queen Creek and 29.3 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queen Creek and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Guadalupe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queen Creek and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 41.68 mi (67.07 km).
#1 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $10.15 | $20.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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