Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Morenci, AZ

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

239.2 mi

385 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 30m ★

6 AM

5h 43m

8 AM

6h 9m

10 AM

5h 52m

12 PM

5h 49m

3 PM

5h 53m

5 PM

6h 8m

8 PM

5h 35m

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 Deer Valley, AZ to Morenci, AZ covers 239.2 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Lordsburg Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 71.2 miles on Globe-Lordsburg Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.60 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

119.6 miles from Deer Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Morenci, AZ covers 239.2 miles and takes about 5h 42m, 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 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Globe-Lordsburg Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 71.2 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Deer Valley Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 239.2 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles (US 60): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Deer Valley Road

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

2.1 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 slight right lane.

28.1 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in | North Broad Street

Turn left onto North Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

234.9 mi into trip | ~5h 14m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

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

Globe

28.1 mi in | ~33m | via US 60

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Globe-Lordsburg Highway	71.2 mi	1h 28m
Phoenix–Globe Highway	43 mi	55m
US 60	31.9 mi	39m
US 191	23.7 mi	28m
Black Canyon Freeway	17.1 mi	19m
West 5th Street	10.5 mi	14m
Coronado Boulevard	10.2 mi	17m
Maricopa Freeway	8.8 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Globe-Lordsburg Highway — 71.2 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North 35th Avenue

37 ft · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · this road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 17

17 mi · 19 min · Black Canyon Freeway

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 17; US 60

8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 60

28 mi · 32 min · US 60

Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 9 sec · East Oak Street

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Hill Street

Turn left onto US 60

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

Continue on US 70; AZ 77

0.8 mi · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70; AZ 77

70 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Continue on US 70

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 70

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Thatcher Boulevard

Continue on US 70

11 mi · 14 min · West 5th Street

Turn left onto US 191

24 mi · 28 min · US 191

At end of road, turn straight

90 ft · 2 sec

Turn left

82 ft · 2 sec

Turn slight right onto US 191

10 mi · 17 min · Coronado Boulevard

Continue on US 191 Temp

2.3 mi · 3 min · Coronado Trail

Continue on US 191 Temp

4.0 mi · 11 min · Coronado Trail

Turn sharp right

0.3 mi · 2 min

Turn left

0.5 mi · 2 min

Turn left

0.5 mi · 3 min

Turn sharp left

0.5 mi · 3 min

Turn left

1.2 mi · 8 min

Turn sharp left

1.3 mi · 8 min

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 119.6 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 2h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.2 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.6 miles or 2h 34m 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 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morenci, 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 239.2 miles and 5h 42m.

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 Globe-Lordsburg Highway for about 71.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.6 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 2h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

120 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 119.6 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 Globe-Lordsburg Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.2 miles.

Arriving in Morenci, AZ

The final approach into Morenci, 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 Morenci, 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

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...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 66

View on nps.gov

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 ~55 min detour $10 near mile 90.7

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.60 one way

$95.21 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$50.27	$100.54
premium	$5.59	$52.61	$105.23
diesel	$5.64	$53.14	$106.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.8	0	$25.12	$11.48
Efficient EV	59.8	0	$20.93	$9.57
EV Truck/SUV	95.7	1	$33.49	$15.31

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Deer Valley, AZ

Late night in Deer Valley on Monday

Local time

5:31 AM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Morenci, AZ

Late night in Morenci on Monday

Local time

5:31 AM

MST

Current temp

48°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

10 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 42m 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 Morenci, AZ covers 239.2 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Globe-Lordsburg Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119.6 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 $47.60 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.

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

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