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

The driving distance from Sells, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
157.16 mi
02h 34m
Flight
123.31 mi
198.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.31 mi
Kilometers
198.45 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.16 mi
Kilometers
252.93 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 AM MST
Return by in Sells
Sat, Apr 18, 1:12 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sells
2026-04-18T08:03
Arrive Deer Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:20 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sells
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Casa Grande
AZ

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Sells
76.7 mi
01h 17m
To Deer Valley
80.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    731 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    684 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Road

    1038 ft · 45 sec · Main Road

  5. 5

    Continue on San Miguel Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · San Miguel Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Tucson-Ajo Highway

    21.2 mi · 25 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Indian Route 15

    46.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Indian Route 15

  8. 8

    Continue on South Chuichu Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Hanna Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Trekell Road

    2244 ft · 47 sec · South Trekell Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route

    3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.5 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  18. 18

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

    1960 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    2727 ft · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Deer Valley Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sells 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Route 15
46.8 mi · 30%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.5 mi · 24%
West Tucson-Ajo Highway
21.2 mi · 13%
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 11%
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi · 10%
South Chuichu Road
5.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Indian Route 15

Turn right onto Indian Route 15

46.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa Grande
01h 17m from Sells
Leave By
1:20 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sells 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 Sells to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.7 miles from Sells and 80.5 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 1:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.43 one way or $54.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande

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 Casa Grande and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.3 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.

RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

66 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

67 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

82 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sells and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 123.31 mi (198.45 km).

Sells

#1 Sells

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population2,495
Coordinates31.9120200, -111.8812300
Altitude729
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: (-111.881237, 31.912099)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $27.43
Round trip
$54.86
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.43 $54.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.57 $59.15
Premium $5.57 $30.84 $61.67
Diesel $6.37 $35.27 $70.54

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sells and Deer Valley. The current time is 08:03:24.

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.