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3h
Distance
146.5 mi
236 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
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Deer Valley, AZ
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The drive from San Manuel, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 146.5 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pinal Pioneer Parkway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Black Canyon Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.9 miles on Pinal Pioneer Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.16 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.2 miles from San Manuel, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
This is a 3h highway drive covering 146.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pinal Pioneer Parkway and Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.9 miles on Pinal Pioneer Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pinal Pioneer Parkway and Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near North Redington Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 146.5 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (North Redington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles (AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto North Redington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pinal Pioneer Parkway | 35.9 mi | 41m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 15 mi | 20m |
| Florence-Coolidge Highway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between San Manuel, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
Start on South McNab Parkway
Continue on South McNab Parkway
Turn left onto North Redington Road
Continue on Veterans Memorial Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 77
Continue on AZ 77
Continue on AZ 77
Turn right onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist
Continue on AZ 79; US 80 Hist
Continue on AZ 79; US 80 Hist
Turn left onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
Enter roundabout onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
Continue on AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287
Continue on AZ 287
Continue on AZ 87
Turn left onto AZ 387
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 10
Continue on I 10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
Continue on I 17; US 60
Take the exit
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.2 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving San Manuel, 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 San Manuel, AZ
This is one driving day of about 146.5 miles and 3h.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.2 mi from San Manuel, AZ · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from San Manuel, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$29.16 one way
$58.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| premium | $5.59 | $32.22 | $64.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.55 | $65.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.38 | $7.03 |
| Efficient EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.6 | 0 | $20.51 | $9.38 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in San Manuel on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Destination
Morning in Deer Valley on Monday
Local time
9:44 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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