Drive or Fly: Golden Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for HII–PHX. At 186 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 57m

Distance

186.9 mi

Total Cost

$76

CO2

76 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$41

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 56m

19m in the air

Air Distance

160 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Golden Valley, AZ → HII 69m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHX → Deer Valley, AZ 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Golden Valley, AZ HII — Lake Havasu City Airport 46 mi, ~69m drive

Deer Valley, AZ PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 19 mi, ~28m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between HII and PHX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 58m

3h 5m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

FlixBus 2040

Door-to-Door Timeline

Golden Valley, AZ → Kingman (North) (UKN) 13m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 185m

Arrival 10m

Phoenix Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward) (0GD) → Deer Valley, AZ 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From UKN — Kingman (North) 9 mi, ~13m drive

To 0GD — Phoenix Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward) 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 57m	3h 56m	3h 58m
Total cost (1 person)	$76	$126	$17
Carbon footprint	76 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Golden Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.