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Trip from Star 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

2h 2m

Distance

94.9 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Star Valley, AZ, AZ

Star Valley, AZ

Krishna Mantripragada

Downtown Deer Valley, AZ, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

Line Knipst

Trip Overview

The drive from Star Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 94.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Beeline Highway, Pima Freeway, East Shea Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on South Beeline Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.91 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.

Midpoint

47.5 miles from Star Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Beeline Highway 61.8 mi 1h 13m
Pima Freeway 13.5 mi 15m
East Shea Boulevard 7.8 mi 12m
North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard 4.9 mi 8m
Payson-Show Low Highway 3.8 mi 6m
West Beardsley Road 1.2 mi 2m
North 35th Avenue 1 mi 1m
North Pima Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: South Beeline Highway — 61.8 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Star Valley, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.

1

Start on AZ 260

3.8 mi · 6 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
2

Turn left onto AZ 87

62 mi · 1 hr 13 min · South Beeline Highway
3

Turn right onto East Shea Boulevard

7.8 mi · 12 min · East Shea Boulevard
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right onto North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

4.9 mi · 8 min · North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5

Turn right onto North Pima Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · North Pima Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
7

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop

14 mi · 15 min · Pima Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 23A Toward 27th Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Beardsley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 35th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Arrive at destination

North 35th Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.5 miles from Star Valley, AZ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 21 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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 Star Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Star Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 94.9 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Star Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Beeline Highway for about 61.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Fountain Hills, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fountain Hills, AZ

47 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

Tonto Basin, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fountain Hills, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Star Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Beeline Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Delicious! Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Payson, Arizona

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.8

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+19284683013

Visit website

Delicious! Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.8

Payson, Arizona

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+19284683013

Visit website

Desert Dog Offroad Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 67.8

Fountain Hills, Arizona

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+14808373966

Visit website

Hurricane Harbor Phoenix

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 94.9

Glendale, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+16232012000

Visit website

McDowell Mountain Ranch Park & Aquatic Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 74.6

Scottsdale, Arizona

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+14803126677

Visit website

Arizona River Runners

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 88.2

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18004777238

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 81.4

Scottsdale, Arizona

Hours: 12–8 pm

+19283610038

Visit website

Imagine 3D Mini Golf

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 74.6

Scottsdale, Arizona

Hours: 2–9 pm

+14802917906

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 65.7 and 94 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
65.7 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | East Shea Boulevard

Turn right onto East Shea Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

Turn right onto North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
78.8 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
92.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward 27th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 23A Toward 27th Avenue
5
94 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | North 35th Avenue

Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.91 one way

$37.81 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $20.01 $40.01
premium $5.59 $20.89 $41.78
diesel $5.61 $20.95 $41.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Scottsdale 101 - Tesla Supercharger

Phoenix, AZ

Tesla

20 DCFC

Pima Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Scottsdale, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Scottsdale Quarter - Tesla Supercharger

Scottsdale, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Village at Shea - Tesla Supercharger

Scottsdale, AZ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Payson Village - Tesla Supercharger

Payson, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Kierland Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Scottsdale, AZ

Tesla

8 DCFC

APS - Payson (Payson, AZ)

Payson, AZ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

CircleK - Payson

Payson, AZ

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 Electrify America: 2 CIRCLE_K: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.96 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.29 $6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Star Valley, AZ

Morning in Star Valley on Saturday

Local time

11:16 AM

MST

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deer Valley, AZ

Morning in Deer Valley on Saturday

Local time

11:16 AM

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

47 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

2h 2m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour $10 near mile 49.1
Caution: Construction Delays
Caution: Water is Required
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 94.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Beeline Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 61.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 65.7 miles in near East Shea Boulevard.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 65.7 miles (East Shea Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.4 miles (North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.8 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 94.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Star Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 94.9 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Beeline Highway, Pima Freeway, East Shea Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.5 miles from Star Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.91 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 2h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 65.7 miles (East Shea Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.4 miles (North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.8 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Pima Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Star Valley, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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