How far is Tempe Junction, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Tempe Junction, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tempe Junction and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tempe Junction and Deer Valley.
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Start on West 13th Street
1342 ft · 51 sec · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
2645 ft · 1 min · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Road
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Continue on West Broadway Road
904 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3079 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
1960 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
2727 ft · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
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Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi · 3 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 Tempe Junction and Deer Valley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Tempe Junction 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 Tempe Junction to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Tempe Junction and 17.6 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tempe Junction and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tempe Junction and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.84 km).
#1 Tempe Junction
A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 158,368 |
| Coordinates | 33.4142100, -111.9434800 |
| Altitude | 354 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Valley
Situated in the northern reaches of Phoenix within Maricopa County, this extensive urban village lies at an average elevation of approximately 1,375 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.62 | $5.27 | $10.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
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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