Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Deer Valley on Thursday
Local time
4:17 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Salome, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
101.2 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
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Salome, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Salome, AZ covers 101.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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 $20.16 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.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Deer Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 101.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m 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 9m drive with frequent turns across 101.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 Salome, AZ is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Salome, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Beardsley Road | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Agua Fria Freeway | — | — |
| Bell Road | — | — |
| West Bell Road | — | — |
| US-60 West | — | — |
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | — | — |
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 Salome, 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
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
5
Take the exit slight right toward Bell Road
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bell Road
6
Keep slight right to continue on Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Bell Road, Surprise Stadium
7
Turn straight onto West Bell Road
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
West Bell Road
8
Take the ramp right toward US-60 West
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US-60 West
9
Merge slight right onto Grand Avenue
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Grand Avenue
10
Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
11
Continue on Grand Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
12
Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
13
Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
14
Continue on Grand Avenue
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Avenue
15
Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
16
Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
17
Continue on East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wickenburg Way
200 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Wickenburg Way
19
Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
20
Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
48 mi
·
56 min
·
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
21
Continue on Avenue A
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Avenue A
22
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 1h 4m 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Salome, 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 101.2 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Deer Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Deer Valley, AZ · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Salome, AZ
The final approach into Salome, 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 Salome, 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
$20.16 one way
$40.32 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $21.34 | $42.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $22.28 | $44.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Salome, AZ
Afternoon in Salome on Thursday
Local time
4:17 PM
MST
Current temp
52°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
36 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 9m 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 Salome, AZ covers 101.2 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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 50.6 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 $20.16 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.
The drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Salome, AZ is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Salome, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deer Valley, AZ to Salome, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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