How far is Tonto Basin, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Tonto Basin, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Town 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 Tonto Basin and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonto Basin and Deer Valley.
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Start on the route
804 ft · 59 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1069 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
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Turn left onto Beeline Highway
45.4 mi · 52 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn right onto East Shea Boulevard
7.8 mi · 12 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Pima Road
619 ft · 12 sec · North Pima Road
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
1953 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway
13.5 mi · 16 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 27th Avenue
2026 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road
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Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Tonto Basin and Deer 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.
Beeline Highway
Turn left onto Beeline Highway
45.4 mi · 00h 52m
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 Tonto Basin 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 Tonto Basin to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from Tonto Basin and 47.3 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 44 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 3:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tonto Basin and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills
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 Fountain Hills.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonto Basin and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 49.34 mi (79.4 km).
#1 Tonto Basin
Situated at an elevation of 2,238 feet in Gila County, Arizona, this rural community lies within a broad geological depression between the Mazatzal Mountains and the Sierra Ancha range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8317100, -111.2945700 |
| Altitude | 682 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $16.56 | $33.12 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $17.64 | $35.29 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $20.63 | $41.27 |
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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