How far is Spring Valley, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Spring Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place 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 Spring Valley and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Phoenix.
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Start on East Bob White Road
834 ft · 39 sec · East Bob White Road
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Turn right onto South Spring Lane
1984 ft · 56 sec · South Spring Lane
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Turn right onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 17 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
24.8 mi · 29 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
968 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
3165 ft · 42 sec · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
549 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
136 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
2414 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Adams Street
776 ft · 40 sec · West Adams Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
125 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley and Phoenix.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
24.8 mi · 00h 29m
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 Spring Valley and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spring Valley to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Spring Valley and 35.1 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 $11.40 one way or $22.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spring Valley and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near New River
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 New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 62.14 mi (100.01 km).
#1 Spring Valley
Located in Yavapai County at an elevation of 3,944 feet, this central Arizona community sits in the high desert transition zone along State Route 69.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3450300, -112.1590500 |
| Altitude | 1202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.67 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $12.28 | $24.57 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $15.30 | $30.61 |
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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