Trip from Swift Trail Junction, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ

Drive Time

4h 11m

Distance

192 mi

309 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 37m

10 AM

4h 20m

12 PM

4h 18m

3 PM

4h 22m

5 PM

4h 36m

8 PM

4h 3m

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

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Swift Trail Junction, AZ

Mark Direen

Deer Valley, AZ

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Trip Overview

Spanning 192 miles through the Desert Southwest, this journey from Swift Trail Junction to Deer Valley is a manageable trek that typically takes about 4 hours and 11 minutes. Because it is a straightforward drive, you can easily complete the entire trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $38 on fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will navigate a mix of local roads and major thoroughfares, including East Center Street, the Phoenix–Globe Highway, and the Superstition Freeway. It is an ideal route for those looking to transition from the rural landscapes of the desert to the northern edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

96 miles from Swift Trail Junction, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local stretches to faster highway travel. You will spend about 30% of your time on highways, though the character of the road shifts significantly as you progress. The most notable segment is a 66.5-mile stretch on East Center Street, which serves as your longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. While you get the benefit of speed on the Superstition Freeway, be prepared for the change in pace when moving between the highway and local road segments. Staying alert is key, as the environment behind the wheel changes from open desert roads to the more structured traffic patterns of the Phoenix–Globe Highway corridor.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East Center Street is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 191 / Bowie Junction-Safford Highway.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (US 191 / Bowie Junction-Safford Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 163 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 168.4 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 191 / Bowie Junction-Safford Highway

Turn right onto US 191 / Bowie Junction-Safford Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

163 mi into trip | ~3h 35m in | US 60

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 10 North

168.4 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

189.7 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 215A Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road

192 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | North 35th Avenue

Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Center Street	66.5 mi	1h 21m
Phoenix–Globe Highway	42.9 mi	55m
Superstition Freeway	27.1 mi	31m
Black Canyon Freeway	17.1 mi	19m
Maricopa Freeway	9.1 mi	10m
Bowie Junction-Safford Highway	7.3 mi	11m
Globe-Lordsburg Highway	4.7 mi	6m
US 60	4.5 mi	8m

Longest stretch: East Center Street — 66.5 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swift Trail Junction, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.

Start on West Swift Trail

102 ft · 6 sec · West Swift Trail

Turn right onto US 191

7.3 mi · 11 min · Bowie Junction-Safford Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue

436 ft · 16 sec · South 8th Avenue

Turn left onto US 70

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Thatcher Boulevard

Continue on US 70

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 70

4.7 mi · 6 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Continue on US 70

66 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East Center Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 70; AZ 77

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Hill Street

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street

Continue on US 60

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

27 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60

0.6 mi · 38 sec · US 60

Toward I 10 North Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

4.2 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway

Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 17; US 60

17 mi · 19 min · Black Canyon Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec

Exit 215A Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road Use the slight right lane.

Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

37 ft · 0 sec · North 35th Avenue

Use the none lane.

Arrive at destination

North 35th Avenue

Trip Plan

To keep your travel day smooth, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the 4-hour drive. Since you are covering 192 miles, leaving early in the morning helps you avoid the heaviest traffic near your destination in Deer Valley. Factor the $38 fuel cost into your budget before you depart to ensure you aren't caught off guard at the pump. Given the length of the longest stretch on East Center Street, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before starting that 66.5-mile segment to avoid any unnecessary stress. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the route's duration allows you to easily adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 96 miles from Swift Trail Junction, AZ, or about 2h 13m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 96 miles or 2h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Swift Trail Junction, 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 Swift Trail Junction, AZ

This is one driving day of about 192 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Swift Trail Junction, AZ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on East Center Street for about 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96 mi from Swift Trail Junction, AZ · 2h 13m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

96 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96 miles from Swift Trail Junction, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East Center Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

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.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.21 one way

$76.42 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$40.35	$80.70
premium	$5.59	$42.23	$84.46
diesel	$5.64	$42.66	$85.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.6	$20.16	$9.22
Efficient EV	48	$16.80	$7.68
EV Truck/SUV	76.8	$26.88	$12.29

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Swift Trail Junction, AZ

Evening in Swift Trail Junction on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

MST

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deer Valley, AZ

Evening in Deer Valley on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

MST

Current temp

58°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

7 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

4h 11m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Swift Trail Junction, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 192 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Center Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 96 miles from Swift Trail Junction, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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Trip from Swift Trail Junction, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Deer Valley, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Swift Trail Junction, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 11m on the road

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