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Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

155 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m

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

Downtown Deer Valley, AZ, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ covers 155 miles and takes about 2h 43m 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 $30.88 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

77.5 miles from Deer Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 43m. Total distance: 155 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 155 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Beardsley Road
AZ 101
Agua Fria Freeway
I 10 West
Papago Freeway
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Ehrenberg
Poston Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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 Ehrenberg, AZ.

1

Start on North 35th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · 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 · Papago Freeway
7

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

124 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward Ehrenberg, Parker

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Ehrenberg, Parker
9

Turn right onto Poston Road

184 ft · 10 sec · Poston Road
10

Turn left onto Frontage Road North

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Frontage Road North
11

Turn right onto Ehrenberg Parker Highway

157 ft · 4 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway
12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.5 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 1h 21m 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 34 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 77.5 miles or 1h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ehrenberg, 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 155 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 77.5 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 1h 21m into the drive

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckeye, AZ

78 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

Peoria, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckeye, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ehrenberg, AZ

The final approach into Ehrenberg, 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 Ehrenberg, 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

$30.88 one way

$61.76 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $32.68 $65.36
premium $5.59 $34.12 $68.24
diesel $5.61 $34.22 $68.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.5 0 $16.28 $7.44
Efficient EV 38.8 0 $13.56 $6.20
EV Truck/SUV 62 0 $21.70 $9.92

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Deer Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Deer Valley on Thursday

Local time

1:41 PM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ehrenberg, AZ

Afternoon in Ehrenberg on Thursday

Local time

1:41 PM

MST

Current temp

56°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

32 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

2h 43m 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 Ehrenberg, AZ covers 155 miles and takes about 2h 43m 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 77.5 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 $30.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deer Valley, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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