Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Deer Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Douglas, AZ
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
256.3 mi
412 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 40m
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6 AM
4h 53m
8 AM
5h 20m
10 AM
5h 3m
12 PM
5h 0m
3 PM
5h 4m
5 PM
5h 19m
8 PM
4h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Douglas, AZ
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Douglas, AZ covers 256.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.01 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
128.1 miles from Deer Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Douglas, AZ covers 256.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m, 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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Deer Valley Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Deer Valley Road
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North Black Canyon Highway
Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
175.4 mi into trip
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~3h 6m in
Take the exit toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302
Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
4
207.8 mi into trip
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~3h 48m in
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AZ 90 / Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Turn left onto AZ 90 / Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Douglas, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.
Sierra Vista
175.4 mi in
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~3h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 54.6 mi | 55m |
| Tucson-Benson Highway | 41.4 mi | 43m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 37.8 mi | 38m |
| AZ 80 | 33.1 mi | 45m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| State Route 90 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 16.3 mi | 18m |
| Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Douglas, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
37 ft
·
8 sec
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North 35th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Deer Valley Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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North Black Canyon Highway
4
Continue on this road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 17
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on I 17; US 60
16 mi
·
18 min
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Maricopa Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
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Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
55 mi
·
55 min
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Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 10
6.1 mi
·
6 min
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North Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 10
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 302
Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
12
Turn right onto AZ 90
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 90
13
Continue on AZ 90
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Huachuca Boulevard
14
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 90
15
Continue on AZ 90
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Huachuca Boulevard
16
Continue on AZ 90
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 90
17
Turn left onto AZ 90
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 90 Bypass
18
Turn left onto AZ 90
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on AZ 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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State Route 90
20
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi
·
14 min
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Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
21
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist
10 mi
·
16 min
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AZ 80; US 80 Hist
22
Enter roundabout onto AZ 80
518 ft
·
6 sec
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AZ 80
23
Continue on AZ 80
23 mi
·
28 min
·
AZ 80
24
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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East 10th Street
25
Arrive at destination
East 10th Street
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 128.1 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.1 miles or 2h 16m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Douglas, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deer Valley, 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 Deer Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 256.3 miles and 4h 53m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.1 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.1 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Douglas, AZ
The final approach into Douglas, 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 Douglas, 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
$51.01 one way
$102.02 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $53.86 | $107.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $56.38 | $112.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $56.94 | $113.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.91 | $12.30 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.43 | $10.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.5 | 1 | $35.88 | $16.40 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Douglas, AZ
Afternoon in Douglas on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
MST
Current temp
44°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
14 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
4h 53m 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 Deer Valley, AZ to Douglas, AZ covers 256.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128.1 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 $51.01 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 is a straightforward 4h 53m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Douglas, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.
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