How far is Williams, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Williams, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.13 mi
02h 21m
Flight
108.21 mi
174.15 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.21 mi
Kilometers
174.15 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.13 mi
Kilometers
251.26 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Sun, May 3, 3:48 AM MST
Return by in Williams
Sun, May 3, 6:10 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-05-03T01:27
Arrive Deer Valley
Sun, May 3, 3:48 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Lake Montezuma
AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona

From Williams
78 mi
01h 10m
To Deer Valley
78.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williams and Deer Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bill Williams Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Bill Williams Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Route 66

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2855 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    28.6 mi · 29 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

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

    1711 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

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

    2844 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1236 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    541 ft · 15 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 60%
Purple Heart Trail
28.6 mi · 18%
Black Canyon Freeway
20 mi · 13%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 4%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.35 mi · 2%
East Route 66
1.77 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Montezuma
01h 10m from Williams
Leave By
1:46 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Williams and Partly Sunny near Deer Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williams to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Lake Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Williams and 78.1 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 1:46 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.28 one way or $54.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Williams and Partly Sunny near Deer Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Montezuma

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 Lake Montezuma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Main Stage
Food stop 12.9 mi away

Main Stage

Cottonwood , AZ
1 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.4/5 349 reviews Bar,Art gallery,Bingo hall,Karaoke,Live music venue,Pool hall,Restaurant
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 5.6 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Garrison Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Garrison Park

Cottonwood , AZ
39 Brian Mickelsen Pkwy, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.2/5 245 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Montezuma.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

9 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

27 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

63 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

64 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 108.21 mi (174.15 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

Population3,320
Coordinates35.2494600, -112.1910000
Altitude2063
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: West Route 66 (-112.19106, 35.24958)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $27.28
Round trip
$54.56
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.28 $54.56
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $5.57 $30.67 $61.34
Diesel $6.37 $35.08 $70.15

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Williams and Deer Valley. The current time is 01:27:03.

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.