Origin
Golden Valley, AZ
Evening in Golden Valley on Friday
Local time
5:35 PM
MST
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Golden Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
186.9 mi
301 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Golden Valley, AZ
Brent Singleton
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Trip Overview
Golden Valley to Deer Valley is 186.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m via US 93, Purple Heart Trail, and Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward journey that's entirely manageable within a single day. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between major highways and local roads. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without excessive mileage or time commitment.
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
93.5 miles from Golden Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 186.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed drive, with 53% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, notably a 91.1-mile segment on US 93, interspersed with transitions onto roads like Purple Heart Trail and Grand Avenue. The character of the drive changes as you move from more open highway conditions to potentially more developed or local road environments. It's not a purely monotonous interstate experience, but rather a blend that requires attention as the road and surrounding conditions evolve.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 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 10.4 miles in near US 93.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 186.9 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 10.4 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.4 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 93
Turn left onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
7
168.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward AZ 303 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward AZ 303 Loop North
8
174.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward Vistancia Boulevard, Happy Valley Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 125
Toward Vistancia Boulevard, Happy Valley Parkwa...
6
184.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
West Pinnacle Peak Road
Turn left onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Golden Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
10.4 mi in
|
~17m
|
via US 93
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 93 | 91.1 mi | 1h 46m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 22.1 mi | 22m |
| Grand Avenue | 16.4 mi | 20m |
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| West Happy Valley Road | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Bob Stump Memorial Parkway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Golden Valley, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on Santa Maria Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Santa Maria Road
2
Turn right onto West Chino Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Chino Drive
3
Turn right onto Verde Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Verde Road
4
Turn left onto AZ 68
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 93 South: Kingman
6
Merge onto US 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
7
Continue on US 93
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Beale Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
·
22 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
10
Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 93
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Continue on US 93
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Wickenburg Way
22
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
23
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
24
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
26
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Avenue
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward AZ 303 Loop North
Use the right lane.
29
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 125
Toward Vistancia Boulevard, Happy Valley Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn right onto West Happy Valley Parkway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Happy Valley Parkway
Use the left lane.
32
Continue on West Happy Valley Road
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
West Happy Valley Road
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto North 43rd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 43rd Avenue
34
Turn left onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pinnacle Peak Road
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 35th Avenue
Use the right lane.
36
Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 56m estimated duration, leaving Golden Valley in the morning is ideal to ensure you have ample daylight for the 186.9-mile journey to Deer Valley. With only one recommended stop, you can plan for a brief break during the longest stretch on US 93. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the less highway-intensive portions of the route, as the $37 fuel estimate is based on the entire trip. This drive is well within the capabilities of a single day, offering flexibility for when you depart.
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 93.5 miles from Golden Valley, AZ, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 41 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.5 miles or 1h 51m 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 8m
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 Golden 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 Golden Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 186.9 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Golden 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 US 93 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.5 mi from Golden Valley, AZ · 1h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Golden Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 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
$37.23 one way
$74.47 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $39.40 | $78.81 |
| premium | $5.59 | $41.14 | $82.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.27 | $82.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.62 | $8.97 |
| Efficient EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.35 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.17 | $11.96 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Deer Valley, AZ
Evening in Deer Valley on Friday
Local time
5:35 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
11 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 56m 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 Golden Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 186.9 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 93, Purple Heart Trail, Grand Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 93.5 miles from Golden Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.23 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 24 significant decision points across 186.9 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 10.4 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.8 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Golden Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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