Origin
Prescott Valley, AZ
Morning in Prescott Valley on Saturday
Local time
11:06 AM
MST
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prescott 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
1h 25m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prescott Valley, AZ
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Deer Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway | 25.2 mi | 31m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 20 mi | 21m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 16.7 mi | 16m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Robert Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Deer Valley Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East Spouse Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
— 25.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prescott Valley, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on East Spouse Drive
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Spouse Drive
2
Turn left onto North Robert Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Robert Road
3
Turn left onto AZ 69
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
4
Merge onto I 17
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
5
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 17
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 215B
Toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
11
Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Deer Valley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 74.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Robert Road
Turn left onto North Robert Road
Navigation decision point
3
27.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge onto I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
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 215B
Toward Deer Valley Road, Rose Garden Lane
5
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
West Deer Valley Road
Turn right onto West Deer Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
North 35th Avenue
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.84 one way
$29.68 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $15.71 | $31.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Morning in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
11:06 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
74.5 mi in 1h 25m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Robert Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Robert Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 72.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Robert Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (I 17 / Arizona Veterans Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 72.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deer Valley, AZ before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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