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Trip from Cactus Flat, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 8m

Distance

190 mi

306 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 55m ★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cactus Flat, AZ, AZ

Cactus Flat, AZ

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Downtown Deer Valley, AZ, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cactus Flat, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 190 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Center Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.5 miles on East Center Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.85 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

95 miles from Cactus Flat, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 190 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Cactus Flat, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 190 miles and takes about 4h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Center Street is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near South 8th Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 190 miles you will encounter 12 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 5.8 miles (South 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 161 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 161.5 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | South 8th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
161 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | US 60

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 10 North
5
161.5 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
166.4 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
8
187.7 mi into trip | ~4h 4m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Center Street 66.5 mi 1h 21m
Phoenix–Globe Highway 42.9 mi 55m
Superstition Freeway 27.1 mi 31m
Black Canyon Freeway 17.1 mi 19m
Maricopa Freeway 9.1 mi 10m
Bowie Junction-Safford Highway 5.3 mi 8m
Globe-Lordsburg Highway 4.7 mi 6m
US 60 4.5 mi 8m
Longest stretch: East Center Street — 66.5 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cactus Flat, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.

1

Start on US 191

5.3 mi · 8 min · Bowie Junction-Safford Highway
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue

436 ft · 16 sec · South 8th Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 70

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
5

Continue on US 70

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
6

Continue on US 70

4.7 mi · 6 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
7

Continue on US 70

66 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East Center Street
8

Continue on US 70; AZ 77

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
9

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Hill Street
10

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street
11

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street
12

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
13

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
14

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street
15

Continue on US 60

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

27 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60

0.6 mi · 38 sec · US 60
Toward I 10 North
18

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

4.2 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on I 17; US 60

17 mi · 19 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 215A Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road Use the slight right lane.
22

Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
23

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24

Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

37 ft · 0 sec · North 35th Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

North 35th Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 95 miles from Cactus Flat, AZ, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42 miles or 59m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95 miles or 2h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cactus Flat, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cactus Flat, AZ

This is one driving day of about 190 miles and 4h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Cactus Flat, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Center Street for about 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95 mi from Cactus Flat, AZ · 2h 11m into the drive

city in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Globe, AZ

95 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bylas, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Globe, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95 miles from Cactus Flat, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East Center Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

Arriving in Deer Valley, AZ

The final approach into Deer Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Deer Valley, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 124.5
View on nps.gov
Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour $10 near mile 98.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.85 one way

$75.70 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $40.06 $80.11
premium $5.59 $41.82 $83.64
diesel $5.61 $41.95 $83.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57 0 $19.95 $9.12
Efficient EV 47.5 0 $16.63 $7.60
EV Truck/SUV 76 0 $26.60 $12.16

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cactus Flat, AZ

Morning in Cactus Flat on Friday

Local time

6:55 AM

MST

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deer Valley, AZ

Morning in Deer Valley on Friday

Local time

6:55 AM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

34 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

4h 8m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cactus Flat, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 190 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Center Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95 miles from Cactus Flat, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190 miles you will encounter 12 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 5.8 miles (South 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 161 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 161.5 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Cactus Flat, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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