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Trip from Cibecue, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

178.1 mi

287 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 3m ★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 43m
10 AM
4h 26m
12 PM
4h 23m
3 PM
4h 27m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m

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

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Deer Valley, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cibecue, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 178.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.1 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.44 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

89.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Cibecue, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 178.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.1 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 178.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 13.7 miles (US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway): Navigation decision point; at 149.1 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 149.6 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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13.7 mi into trip | ~52m in | US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway

Navigation decision point

5
149.1 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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
149.6 mi into trip | ~3h 41m 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
154.5 mi into trip | ~3h 47m 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
175.8 mi into trip | ~4h 12m 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
Globe-Show Low Highway 56.1 mi 1h 3m
Phoenix–Globe Highway 42.9 mi 55m
Superstition Freeway 27.1 mi 31m
Black Canyon Freeway 17.1 mi 19m
Indian Route 12 11 mi 42m
Maricopa Freeway 9.1 mi 10m
US 60 4.5 mi 8m
West Cibecue Road 2.6 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — 56.1 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Cibecue Road

2.6 mi · 10 min · West Cibecue Road
2

Continue on Indian Route 12

11 mi · 42 min · Indian Route 12
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 60; AZ 77

56 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
4

Turn right onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
5

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Hill Street
6

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street
7

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street
8

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
9

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
10

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street
11

Continue on US 60

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

27 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60

0.6 mi · 38 sec · US 60
Toward I 10 North
14

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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.
16

Continue on I 17; US 60

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

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 215A Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

37 ft · 0 sec · North 35th Avenue
21

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 89.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 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 80 miles or 2h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.1 miles or 2h 27m 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 37m

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 Cibecue, 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 Cibecue, AZ

This is one driving day of about 178.1 miles and 4h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cibecue, 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 56.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 89.1 mi from Cibecue, AZ · 2h 27m into the drive

town in Maricopa and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

89 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 110.6
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 ~54 min detour $10 near mile 86
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.44 one way

$70.89 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $37.43 $74.86
premium $5.59 $39.17 $78.35
diesel $5.64 $39.57 $79.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.4 0 $18.70 $8.55
Efficient EV 44.5 0 $15.58 $7.12
EV Truck/SUV 71.2 0 $24.93 $11.40

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cibecue, AZ

Afternoon in Cibecue on Monday

Local time

1:27 PM

MST

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deer Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Deer Valley on Monday

Local time

1:27 PM

MST

Current temp

58°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

17 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 16m 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 Cibecue, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 178.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, 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 89.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.44 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 178.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 13.7 miles (US 60; AZ 77 / Globe-Show Low Highway): Navigation decision point; at 149.1 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 149.6 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cibecue, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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