Origin
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Afternoon in Fortuna Foothills on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
181.3 mi
292 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
★
6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Brent Singleton
Deer Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 181.3 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Arizona State Highway 85, Agua Fria Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.7 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.12 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
90.6 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 181.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 181.3 miles and takes about 3h 25m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 40th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 181.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.2 miles (I 8 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 40th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street
Navigation decision point
5
101.2 mi into trip
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~1h 45m in
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I 8 Business
Take the exit onto I 8 Business toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
7
138.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
6
159 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
7
179.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward 35th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 22
Toward 35th Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ, road signs point toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo and Gilda Bend.
85: Phoenix
101.2 mi in
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~1h 45m
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via I 8 Business
Ajo
101.2 mi in
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~1h 45m
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via I 8 Business
Gilda Bend
101.4 mi in
|
~1h 46m
|
via I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 99.7 mi | 1h 42m |
| Arizona State Highway 85 | 28.1 mi | 32m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Papago Freeway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| South Oglesby Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East Pima Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 99.7 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on South Sheryl Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Sheryl Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East 40th Street
3
Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Foothills Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto I 8
100 mi
·
1 hr 42 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit onto I 8 Business
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 8 Business
Toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
7
Continue on I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pima Street
Toward AZ-85: Phoenix, Gilda Bend
8
Continue on AZ 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
9
Turn left onto AZ 85
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on AZ 85
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
11
Continue on AZ 85; US 80 Hist
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12
Continue on AZ 85
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 10
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 10
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 133B
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 22
Toward 35th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Beardsley Road
20
Turn left onto North 35th Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 35th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
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 90.6 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.7 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 40 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.6 miles or 1h 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 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fortuna Foothills, 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ
This is one driving day of about 181.3 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Fortuna Foothills, 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 Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 99.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.6 mi from Fortuna Foothills, AZ · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.6 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.7 miles.
Arriving in Deer Valley, AZ
The final approach into Deer Valley, 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 Deer Valley, 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
$36.12 one way
$72.23 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $38.22 | $76.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $39.91 | $79.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.03 | $80.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.04 | $8.70 |
| Efficient EV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.38 | $11.60 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Deer Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Deer Valley on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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
29 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
3h 25m 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 181.3 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Arizona State Highway 85, Agua Fria Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.6 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.12 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 181.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.2 miles (I 8 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 138.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ, road signs point toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo and Gilda Bend.
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