Origin
Prescott Valley, AZ
Late night in Prescott Valley on Saturday
Local time
3:33 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 turn-heavy local drive. 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.
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 74.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Prescott Valley, AZ · 45m into the drive
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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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
Late night in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
3:33 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Prescott Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Prescott Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.84 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Prescott Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle National Monument.
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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