Origin
San Tan Valley, AZ
Morning in San Tan Valley on Friday
Local time
6:27 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Tan Valley, AZ
Mark Direen
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Trip Overview
The drive from San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Schnepf Road, East Combs Road, North Gantzel Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 68.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 68.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Schnepf Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Schnepf Road | — | — |
| East Combs Road | — | — |
| North Gantzel Road | — | — |
| North Ironwood Road | — | — |
| Gateway Expressway | — | — |
| Gateway Freeway | — | — |
| AZ 202 | — | — |
| Santan Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Schnepf Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on East Skyline Drive
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Skyline Drive
2
Continue on North Schnepf Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Schnepf Road
3
Turn left onto East Combs Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Combs Road
4
Turn right onto North Gantzel Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Gantzel Road
5
Continue on North Ironwood Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North Ironwood Road
6
Turn left onto Gateway Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Gateway Expressway
7
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
8
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Continue on Gateway Freeway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Gateway Freeway
10
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
11
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
12
Continue on Gateway Freeway
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Gateway Freeway
13
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
14
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
15
Continue on Gateway Freeway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gateway Freeway
16
Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 202 Loop North
17
Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Santan Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 60 West: Phoenix
19
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Superstition Freeway
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 10 North
21
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
23
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
24
Take the exit slight right toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
25
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
26
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Deer Valley Road
27
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from San Tan Valley, AZ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from San Tan 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
$13.61 one way
$27.21 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Deer Valley on Friday
Local time
6:27 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 13m 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 San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Schnepf Road, East Combs Road, North Gantzel Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 miles from San Tan Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.61 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.
The drive from San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is easy. At 1h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Tan Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Deer Valley, AZ
More trips to Deer Valley, AZ
Explore more options from San Tan Valley, AZ or browse trips ending in Deer Valley, AZ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AZ road trips.