Deer Valley, AZ Road Trips

Deer Valley, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 16 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 139 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Deer Valley, AZ spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

321 mi

Fredonia, AZ

Quickest Drive

22m

Surprise, AZ

Plan Around Deer Valley, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Deer Valley, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Swift Trail Junction, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ 192 mi · 4h 11m Safford, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ 185.5 mi · 3h 12m Sedona, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ 98.5 mi · 1h 39m Sacaton, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ 60.2 mi · 1h 2m

Continue From Deer Valley, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Deer Valley, AZ to Fredonia, AZ 321 mi · 6h 19m Deer Valley, AZ to Fort Defiance, AZ 318.5 mi · 5h 40m Deer Valley, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ 292.1 mi · 5h 58m Deer Valley, AZ to Douglas, AZ 256.3 mi · 4h 53m

Trips from Deer Valley, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ to Fredonia, AZ

321 mi 6h 19m

Deer Valley, AZ to Fort Defiance, AZ

318.5 mi 5h 40m

Deer Valley, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ

292.1 mi 5h 58m

Deer Valley, AZ to Douglas, AZ

256.3 mi 4h 53m

Deer Valley, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ

210 mi 4h 21m

Deer Valley, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

192 mi 4h 10m

Deer Valley, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ

133 mi 2h 29m

Deer Valley, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

127 mi 2h 14m

Deer Valley, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ

91.1 mi 1h 42m

Deer Valley, AZ to Gold Camp, AZ

75.8 mi 1h 39m

Deer Valley, AZ to Congress, AZ

63.3 mi 1h 31m

Deer Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ

41.6 mi 53m

Deer Valley, AZ to Gilbert, AZ

41.5 mi 52m

Deer Valley, AZ to Black Canyon City, AZ

28.9 mi 33m

Deer Valley, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ

17.4 mi 31m

Deer Valley, AZ to Glendale, AZ

15.7 mi 24m

Driving from Deer Valley, AZ

On average, trips departing from Deer Valley, AZ run 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 321 miles (6h 19m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Deer Valley, AZ most often head toward Fredonia, AZ (321 mi, 6h 19m), Fort Defiance, AZ (318.5 mi, 5h 40m), Cottonwood, AZ (292.1 mi, 5h 58m), Douglas, AZ (256.3 mi, 4h 53m), and Bullhead City, AZ (210 mi, 4h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 139-mile trip from Deer Valley, AZ, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Deer Valley, AZ and 8 routes heading into Deer Valley, AZ, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 321 miles.

The longest mapped route from Deer Valley, AZ covers 321 miles and takes approximately 6h 19m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Deer Valley, AZ runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 139-mile trip from Deer Valley, AZ costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Deer Valley, AZ include Fredonia, AZ, Fort Defiance, AZ, Cottonwood, AZ and Douglas, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.