How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Paradise Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Paradise Valley, AZ is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Paradise Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Paradise Valley.
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Start on East Skyline Drive
46 m · 4 sec · East Skyline Drive
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Continue on North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Turn left onto East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Turn right onto North Gantzel Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road
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Continue on North Ironwood Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road
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Turn left onto Gateway Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Gateway Expressway
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
1824 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2106 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
3102 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
2077 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1871 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · 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
12.2 mi · 14 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Price Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward McDonald Drive
1871 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto East McDonald Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · East McDonald Drive
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Turn right onto North Scottsdale Road
2613 ft · 49 sec · North Scottsdale Road
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Tan Valley and Paradise 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
12.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 San Tan Valley and Sunny near Paradise 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 Paradise Valley?
The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from San Tan Valley and 23.3 miles from Paradise Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Paradise Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilbert.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Paradise Valley. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.97 km).
#1 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paradise Valley
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 14,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.5311500, -111.9426500 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Valley (-111.94265, 33.53115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.67 | $7.67 | $15.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $8.80 | $17.59 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
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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