Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Night in Alhambra on Friday
Local time
9:10 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Trip Overview
Alhambra, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is 15.5 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, making it a straightforward local transit. Expect a largely highway-focused experience for this quick hop between Phoenix-area locales. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. It's a practical option for a quick errand or connecting to further travel.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 70% of the journey utilizing major freeways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Black Canyon Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.9 miles. The route transitions onto West Deer Valley Road and then West Camelback Road, offering a mix of faster freeway travel and more local road conditions as you approach your destination. The character is primarily efficient transit rather than scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Black Canyon Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and West Deer Valley Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near West Camelback Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West Camelback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Camelback Road
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
Navigation decision point
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 215A
Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West Deer Valley Road
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| West Deer Valley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Camelback Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North 35th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Camelback Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left
372 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto North Black Canyon Highway
319 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
6
Merge onto I 17
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 215A
Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Deer Valley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Deer Valley, AZ
Night in Deer Valley on Friday
Local time
9:10 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 15.5 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, West Deer Valley Road, West Camelback Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Alhambra, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West Camelback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alhambra, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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