How far is Tuba City, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Tuba City, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
204.28 mi
03h 14m
Flight
176.78 mi
284.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.78 mi
Kilometers
284.5 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.28 mi
Kilometers
328.76 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Tue, Jun 2, 2:12 AM MST
Return by in Tuba City
Tue, Jun 2, 6:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tuba City
2026-06-01T23:58
Arrive Deer Valley
Tue, Jun 2, 3:12 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:14 AM to 10:14 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tuba City
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Munds Park
AZ

Census designated place

From Tuba City
102.1 mi
01h 37m
To Deer Valley
102.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM MDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
101°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tuba City and Deer Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    5 m · 3 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Navajo Trail

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US 89

    1421 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  6. 6

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.9 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  10. 10

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    1786 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  21. 21

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

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    541 ft · 15 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tuba City 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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 46%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.2 mi · 20%
Black Canyon Freeway
20 mi · 10%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 7%
Navajo Trail
10.3 mi · 5%
US Highway 89
6.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munds Park
01h 37m from Tuba City
Leave By
10:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tuba City 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 Tuba City to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 204.3 miles (328.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.1 miles from Tuba City and 102.2 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.70 one way or $71.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tuba City and Deer Valley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tuba City and Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Munds Park

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 Munds Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 8.5 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

Worthwhile Wealth Council

Sedona , AZ
2030 W State Rte 89A suite b2/b, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Investment service,Consultant
Sedona City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Sedona City Hall

Sedona , AZ
102 Roadrunner Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.9/5 7 reviews City Hall
Sedona
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Sedona

Munds Park
Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.7/5 87 reviews Lodging

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.

BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

14 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

28 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

28 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

42 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tuba City and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 176.78 mi (284.5 km).

Tuba City

#1 Tuba City

Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

Population8,611
Coordinates36.1349900, -111.2398600
Altitude1512
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: Cedar Avenue (-111.23986, 36.134956)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.29 L · about $35.70
Round trip
$71.39
14.42 gal · 54.58 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $35.70 $71.39
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.49 $76.97
Premium $5.57 $40.13 $80.26
Diesel $6.37 $45.90 $91.80

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tuba City, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ. The current time in Tuba City is 23:58:25, although it is 22:58:25 in Deer Valley.

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.