Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Deer Valley on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Linden, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
171.3 mi
276 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Linden, AZ
Sebastian Luna
Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Linden, AZ covers 171.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AZ 260, Beeline Highway, Pima Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.2 miles on AZ 260. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 171.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Linden, AZ covers 171.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AZ 260 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.2 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 around 1.1 miles in near West Beardsley Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m 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: at 1.1 miles (West Beardsley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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West Beardsley Road
Turn left onto West Beardsley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
29.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
AZ 87 / Beeline Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 87 / Beeline Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AZ 260 | 80.2 mi | 1h 45m |
| Beeline Highway | 61.7 mi | 1h 12m |
| Pima Freeway | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| East Shea Boulevard | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| West Beardsley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North 35th Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Pima Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AZ 260
— 80.2 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Linden, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Beardsley Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beardsley Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop East
4
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 38
Toward Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto North Pima Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Pima Road
7
Turn left onto East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
East Shea Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 87
62 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto AZ 260
80 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
AZ 260
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right
115 ft
·
8 sec
12
Arrive at destination
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 85.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.2 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 38 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.7 miles or 1h 49m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linden, 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 171.3 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 AZ 260 for about 80.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.7 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before AZ 260 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.2 miles.
Arriving in Linden, AZ
The final approach into Linden, 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 Linden, 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
$34.13 one way
$68.25 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $36.11 | $72.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $37.71 | $75.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.82 | $75.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.99 | $8.22 |
| Efficient EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.99 | $6.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.98 | $10.96 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Linden, AZ
Afternoon in Linden on Thursday
Local time
3:29 PM
MST
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Payson, AZ
86 mi in
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
48 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
3h 41m 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 Linden, AZ covers 171.3 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AZ 260, Beeline Highway, Pima Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.7 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 $34.13 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 41m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (West Beardsley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Deer Valley, AZ to Linden, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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