Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Congress, AZ

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

63.3 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 24m ★

6 AM

1h 31m

8 AM

1h 45m

10 AM

1h 36m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 37m

5 PM

1h 44m

8 PM

1h 27m

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

Spanning 63.3 miles, this trek from Deer Valley to Congress takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes, making it a straightforward day trip. You will navigate primarily via Grand Avenue, the Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway, and the Wickenburg-Prescott Highway. Budgeting about $13 for fuel should comfortably cover the journey through the Desert Southwest. Because the distance is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay; it is designed to be completed in a single, efficient outing. This route offers a direct transition between two areas of the same desert region, providing a consistent landscape feel throughout the duration of your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

31.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 15% of this journey is comprised of highway driving, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating local stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on Grand Avenue, where you will cover 21 miles before the road profile begins to shift. As you transition from the initial stretches onto the Wickenburg-Prescott Highway, the road requires you to stay alert for frequent turns. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that avoids the monotonous, straight-line feel of a typical interstate commute.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West Beardsley Road.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 63.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (West Beardsley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

1 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Beardsley Road

Turn right onto West Beardsley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway

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

Use the none lane.

8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward Bell Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 14 Toward Bell Road

8.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Bell Road, Surprise Stadium

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

Use the right lane. Toward Bell Road, Surprise Stadium

14.9 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the ramp toward US-60 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US-60 West

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Congress, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Surprise Stadium along the way.

Surprise Stadium

8.4 mi in | ~10m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Grand Avenue	21 mi	26m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway	9 mi	10m
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway	7.4 mi	10m
Agua Fria Freeway	6.6 mi	7m
West Bell Road	6.4 mi	11m
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway	5.9 mi	11m
S STATE ROUTE 89	2.5 mi	2m
East Wickenburg Way	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Grand Avenue — 21 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North 35th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 35th Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto West Beardsley Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · West Beardsley Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward AZ 101 Loop West

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop

6.6 mi · 7 min · Agua Fria Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 34 sec

Exit 14 Toward Bell Road Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec

Toward Bell Road, Surprise Stadium Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto West Bell Road

6.4 mi · 11 min · West Bell Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 1 min

Toward US-60 West Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 60

14 mi · 17 min · Grand Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

159 ft · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

8.7 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Wickenburg Way

Enter roundabout onto US 93

2 ft · 0 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

100 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

155 ft · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Turn left onto US 93

112 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.6 mi · 46 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Turn slight right onto AZ 89

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

Continue on AZ 89

2.5 mi · 2 min · S STATE ROUTE 89

Continue on AZ 89

6.6 mi · 9 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

Turn left onto AZ 71

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

AZ 71

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact trip with no mandatory stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. While you won't need to plan for overnight rest, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route can be tiring, so ensure you are well-rested before heading out. With zero formal stops required, you can easily pace the drive according to your own comfort level. Make sure to check your fuel levels before you leave Deer Valley, as that $13 estimate assumes a consistent pace throughout the 63.3-mile distance. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay focused on the changing road conditions as you transition from Grand Avenue onto the Wickenburg-Prescott Highway, as the road character shifts significantly.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 31.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 63.3 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.7 miles or 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 18m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Deer Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 63.3 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Deer Valley, AZ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Grand Avenue for about 21 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.7 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

32 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

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Congress, AZ

The final approach into Congress, 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 Congress, AZ.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.60 one way

$25.20 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$13.30	$26.61
premium	$5.59	$13.92	$27.85
diesel	$5.64	$14.06	$28.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19	$6.65	$3.04
Efficient EV	15.8	$5.54	$2.53
EV Truck/SUV	25.3	$8.86	$4.05

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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

Deer Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Deer Valley on Sunday

Local time

4:45 PM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Congress, AZ

Afternoon in Congress on Sunday

Local time

4:45 PM

MST

Current temp

56°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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 31m 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 Deer Valley, AZ to Congress, AZ covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Grand Avenue, Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway, Wickenburg-Prescott Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.60 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.

On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Congress, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Surprise Stadium along the way.

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