How far is White Mountain Lake, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from White Mountain Lake, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Mountain Lake and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Mountain Lake and Deer Valley.
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Start on Navajo Drive
2626 ft · 2 min · Navajo Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Silver Lake Boulevard
1.8 mi · 7 min · Silver Lake Boulevard
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Turn left onto Bourdon Ranch Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bourdon Ranch Road
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Continue on Bourden Ranch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bourden Ranch Road
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Turn straight onto Love Lake Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Love Lake Road
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Continue on 700 Street East
1969 ft · 45 sec · 700 Street East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Cattle Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · East Cattle Lane
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Turn right onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
650 ft · 23 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Turn left onto West Papermill Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · West Papermill Road
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Continue on Pulp Mill Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Pulp Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 3rd Street North
18.9 mi · 23 min · West 3rd Street North
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Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260
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Continue on Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260
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Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway
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Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
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Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
61.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · South 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 White Mountain Lake and Deer Valley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Beeline Highway
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
61.8 mi · 01h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving White Mountain Lake 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 White Mountain Lake to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from White Mountain Lake and 166.4 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.81 one way or $85.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Mountain Lake and Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Star Valley
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 Star Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Mountain Lake and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 130.72 mi (210.37 km).
#1 White Mountain Lake
Located in Navajo County at an elevation of 6,119 feet, this census-designated place lies within the high desert transition zone of eastern Arizona's White Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.3486500, -109.9978900 |
| Altitude | 1865 |
| 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: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $42.81 | $85.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $46.11 | $92.22 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $49.13 | $98.25 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $57.45 | $114.90 |
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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