Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Morning in Deer Valley on Monday
Local time
7:47 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to San Luis, AZ
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
213.7 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
San Luis, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to San Luis, AZ covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Beardsley Road, AZ 101, Agua Fria Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.53 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
106.9 miles from Deer Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 213.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Beardsley Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to San Luis, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Beardsley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 101 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Agua Fria Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Papago Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Oglesby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Beardsley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and San Luis, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North 35th Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Beardsley Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Beardsley Road
3
Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop West
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop West
4
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Los Angeles
6
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
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Papago Freeway
7
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
9
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
10
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
11
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
12
Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
13
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Arizona State Highway 85
14
Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Pima Street
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 8 West: San Diego
16
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
107 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
18
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
266 ft
·
8 sec
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AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Araby Road
269 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Araby Road
20
Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
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South Araby Road
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
187 ft
·
3 sec
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Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
22
Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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South Araby Road
23
Continue on Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
24
Continue on East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
25
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
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4th Avenue
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Urtuzuastegui Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Urtuzuastegui Street
27
Arrive at your 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 106.9 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.9 miles or 2h 1m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near San Luis, 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 213.7 miles and 4h 2m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.9 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 106.9 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in San Luis, AZ
The final approach into San Luis, 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 San Luis, 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
$42.53 one way
$85.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $44.91 | $89.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $47.01 | $94.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.48 | $94.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.70 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.92 | $13.68 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
San Luis, AZ
Morning in San Luis on Monday
Local time
7:47 AM
MST
Current temp
74°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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 2m 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 San Luis, AZ covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Beardsley Road, AZ 101, Agua Fria Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.9 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 $42.53 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 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to San Luis, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deer Valley, AZ to San Luis, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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