How far is Wickenburg, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Wickenburg, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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 Wickenburg and Deer Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickenburg and Deer Valley.
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Start on South Tegner Street
48 m · 13 sec · South Tegner Street
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Turn right onto East Wickenburg Way
1100 ft · 15 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wickenburg Way
1 m · 1 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
10.1 mi · 13 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vistancia Boulevard, Happy Valley Parkway
2016 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Happy Valley Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · West Happy Valley Parkway
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Continue on West Happy Valley Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · West Happy Valley Road
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Turn right onto North 43rd Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North 43rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak 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 Wickenburg 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.
Grand Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
10.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wickenburg and Mostly Sunny near Deer Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wickenburg to Deer Valley?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Sun City West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Wickenburg and 25.5 miles from Deer Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:46 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.57 one way or $17.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wickenburg and Mostly Sunny near Deer Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City West.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wickenburg and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 39.4 mi (63.41 km).
#1 Wickenburg
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 8,351 |
| Coordinates | 33.9686400, -112.7296200 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Deer Valley
Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.6839300, -112.1348800 |
| Altitude | 419 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.95 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.23 | $18.47 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
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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