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Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Kayenta, AZ

Drive Time

5h 10m

Distance

276.8 mi

445 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 57m ★
6 AM
5h 11m
8 AM
5h 38m
10 AM
5h 20m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 36m
8 PM
5h 3m

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

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Downtown Deer Valley, AZ, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

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Downtown Kayenta, AZ, AZ

Kayenta, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Kayenta, AZ covers 276.8 miles and takes about 5h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Navajo Trail, Flagstaff-Cameron Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.6 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.09 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

138.4 miles from Deer Valley, AZ

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

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 10m drive with frequent turns across 276.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West Pinnacle Peak Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 276.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 1 miles (West Pinnacle Peak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

7
1 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Pinnacle Peak Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | North Black Canyon Highway

Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
2.6 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.
6
130.5 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive

Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus / Country Club Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
131 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Turn right onto US 89 / Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Kayenta, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.

Albuquerque

124.6 mi in | ~2h 9m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway 90.6 mi 1h 31m
Navajo Trail 82.1 mi 1h 34m
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway 40.1 mi 47m
Black Canyon Freeway 21.9 mi 22m
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway 15.3 mi 18m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 8.9 mi 9m
US Highway 89 6.4 mi 8m
Purple Heart Trail 5.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 90.6 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 35th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 35th Avenue
2

At end of road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Pinnacle Peak Road
Use the right lane.
3

Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 16 sec
Toward I 17 North
5

Merge onto I 17

22 mi · 22 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 17

77 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
9

Continue on I 17; AZ 89A

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
11

Merge onto I 40

5.1 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 89 North: Page
13

Turn left onto US 180; I 40 Bus

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Country Club Drive
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 89

2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on US 89

6.4 mi · 8 min · US Highway 89
16

Continue on US 89

38 mi · 44 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
17

Enter roundabout onto US 89

156 ft · 2 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
18

Continue on US 89

1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
19

Continue on US 89

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 89
20

Continue on US 89

14 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
21

Turn right onto US 160

82 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Navajo Trail
22

Turn left onto US 163

1.4 mi · 2 min · Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway
23

Turn left

0.1 mi · 32 sec
24

Turn left onto Comb Ridge Road

42 ft · 1 sec · Comb Ridge Road
25

Arrive at destination

Comb Ridge Road

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 138.4 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 138.4 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 4h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kayenta, 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 276.8 miles and 5h 10m.

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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 90.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 138.4 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 2h 27m into the drive

Downtown Flagstaff, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagstaff, AZ

138 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

Flagstaff, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Flagstaff, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 138.4 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.

Arriving in Kayenta, AZ

The final approach into Kayenta, 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 Kayenta, 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.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 near mile 76.3
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

National Monument

The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour $25 near mile 143.2
View on nps.gov
Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

National Monument

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...

7 mi from route ~16 min detour $25 near mile 133.6
View on nps.gov
Navajo National Monument

Navajo National Monument

National Monument

For centuries, the Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Zuni, and Navajo people have lived in the canyons. Springs fed farmlands on the canyon floor and homes were built in the natural sandstone alcoves. T...

9 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 267.2
View on nps.gov
Wupatki National Monument

Wupatki National Monument

National Monument

Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour $25 near mile 152.7
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $10 near mile 76.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.09 one way

$110.18 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 97 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $58.17 $116.34
premium $5.59 $60.89 $121.77
diesel $5.64 $61.50 $122.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Deer Valley Town Center - Tesla Supercharger

Phoenix, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Shops at Norterra - Tesla Supercharger

Phoenix, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Collective Sedona - Tesla Supercharger

Sedona, AZ

Tesla

14 DCFC

The Citadelle - Tesla Supercharger

Glendale, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Courtyard Marriott Flagstaff - Tesla Supercharger

Flagstaff, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Gas Station - Tesla Supercharger

New River, AZ

Tesla

10 DCFC

Shell & Subway Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger

Mayer, AZ

Tesla

8 DCFC

WinCo Foods - Glendale, 59th & Bell #109

Glendale, AZ

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Tesla: 7 eVgo Network: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 2 Non-Networked: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 CIRCLE_K: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 83 1 $29.06 $13.29
Efficient EV 69.2 0 $24.22 $11.07
EV Truck/SUV 110.7 1 $38.75 $17.72

Gas CO2

97 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 Monday

Local time

12:09 PM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kayenta, AZ

Afternoon in Kayenta on Monday

Local time

1:09 PM

MDT

Current temp

42°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

16 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

5h 10m 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 Kayenta, AZ covers 276.8 miles and takes about 5h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Navajo Trail, Flagstaff-Cameron Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.4 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 $55.09 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 276.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 1 miles (West Pinnacle Peak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Kayenta, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.

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