How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
68.34 mi
01h 13m
Flight
48.83 mi
78.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.83 mi
Kilometers
78.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.34 mi
Kilometers
109.98 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 2:22 AM MST
Return by in San Tan Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 3:35 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Tan Valley
2026-04-17T01:09
Arrive Deer Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 2:22 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:04 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Tan Valley
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
Tempe
AZ

The third most populous city in Arizona.

From San Tan Valley
33.2 mi
00h 36m
To Deer Valley
35.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Deer Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Skyline Drive

    46 m · 4 sec · East Skyline Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on North Schnepf Road

    2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Combs Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Gantzel Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Ironwood Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gateway Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gateway Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1975 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1785 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1824 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2106 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    3102 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2077 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1871 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Gateway Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Gateway Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Superstition Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road

    1960 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    2727 ft · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Deer Valley Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Tan Valley 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 25%
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 25%
Maricopa Freeway
9.05 mi · 13%
Gateway Freeway
3.85 mi · 6%
North Ironwood Road
3.47 mi · 5%
Santan Freeway
2.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
48.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tempe
00h 36m from San Tan Valley
Leave By
4:04 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Tempe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from San Tan Valley and 35.1 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Tempe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tempe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 8.3 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

10 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

12 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

24 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

42 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 48.83 mi (78.58 km).

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#1 San Tan Valley

San Tan Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
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: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.86 $25.73
Premium $5.57 $13.41 $26.83
Diesel $6.37 $15.34 $30.68

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between San Tan Valley and Deer Valley. The current time is 01:09:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.