How far is Saint Michaels, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Saint Michaels, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Michaels and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michaels and Deer Valley.
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Start on the route
647 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 12
22.6 mi · 32 min · Navajo Route 12
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Take the ramp right
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Saint Michaels and Deer Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
161 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Michaels 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 Saint Michaels to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leupp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Saint Michaels and 154.7 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.02 one way or $108.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Michaels and Deer Valley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Michaels and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Leupp
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 Leupp.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michaels and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 219.49 mi (353.24 km).
#1 Saint Michaels
Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States
| Population | 1,443 |
| Coordinates | 35.6447400, -109.0956500 |
| Altitude | 2056 |
| 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: 498 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 51m |
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 | $54.02 | $108.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $58.24 | $116.48 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $60.73 | $121.45 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $69.45 | $138.91 |
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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