Bisbee, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is 230.4 miles and takes about 4h 18m via Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive between two points. With a relatively short duration and a manageable fuel cost, this route is a practical choice for a single-day transit. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way north.
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
115.2 miles from Bisbee, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi
55m
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi
43m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi
38m
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi
19m
State Route 90
17.1 mi
20m
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi
18m
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
12.7 mi
15m
Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bisbee, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
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Start on this road
86 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Moon Canyon
47 ft·4 sec·Moon Canyon
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Turn right onto US 80 Hist
0.4 mi·1 min·Tombstone Canyon Road
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Take the ramp onto Tombstone Canyon Road
0.3 mi·39 sec·Tombstone Canyon Road
5
Merge onto AZ 80
6.7 mi·9 min·AZ 80
6
Turn left onto AZ 90
12 mi·14 min·Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
7
Continue on AZ 90
2.1 mi·2 min·State Route 90
8
Continue on AZ 90
1.0 mi·1 min·Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
9
Turn right onto AZ 90
4.4 mi·6 min·State Route 90 Bypass
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on AZ 90
3.0 mi·3 min·State Route 90
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Continue on AZ 90
2.2 mi·3 min·South Huachuca Boulevard
12
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi·13 min·State Route 90
13
Continue on AZ 90
9.0 mi·10 min·Huachuca Boulevard
14
Continue on AZ 90
1.3 mi·2 min·South State Highway 90
15
Turn left
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
16
Merge onto I 10
41 mi·43 min·Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 10
6.0 mi·6 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 10
3.7 mi·4 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
51 mi·51 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 10
38 mi·38 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 10
12 mi·13 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
4.2 mi·4 min·Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: FlagstaffUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on I 17; US 60
17 mi·19 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 215AToward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley RoadUse the slight right lane.
25
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi·58 sec·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi·2 min·West Deer Valley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
37 ft·0 sec·North 35th Avenue
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Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving Bisbee in the morning is a good idea to maximize daylight. The route has only one recommended stop, so consider breaking up the 230.4 miles with a brief pause for fuel or a stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without services is over 50 miles. Given the manageable duration, you have flexibility to depart when it suits you best, but ensure you're aware of the transition from highway to surface roads as you get closer to Deer Valley.
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 115.2 miles from Bisbee, AZ, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 51 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.2 miles or 2h 15m 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 30m
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 Bisbee, 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 Bisbee, AZ
This is one driving day of about 230.4 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Bisbee, 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 Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.3 and 228.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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22.3 mi into trip|~30m in|AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass
Turn right onto AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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54.2 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Turn left toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
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105.9 mi into trip|~2h 6m in|I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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206.8 mi into trip|~3h 49m 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
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228.1 mi into trip|~4h 14m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.83 one way
$81.66 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$43.72
$87.44
premium
$5.04
$45.74
$91.47
diesel
$4.80
$43.50
$87.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.1
0
$24.19
$11.06
Efficient EV
57.6
0
$20.16
$9.22
EV Truck/SUV
92.2
1
$32.26
$14.75
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Bisbee, AZ
Night
in Bisbee on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
MST
Current temp
81°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 5 to 9 mph46% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:08AM MST until July 18 at 12:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Destination
Deer Valley, AZ
Night
in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
11:58 PM
MST
Current temp
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 5 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:08AM MST until July 18 at 12:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 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 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Saguaro National Park
National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 166.8
It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 15.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 35% highway, with the longest continuous highway stretch measuring 54.5 miles on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads, so be prepared for varying speeds and traffic patterns. The frequent exits and merges common on highway segments will require your attention, especially as you approach more populated areas.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.5 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in near AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 230.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.9 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,524 ft1,072 ft
Total Climb
559 ft
Total Descent
4,710 ft
Highest Point
5,524 ft
Elevation Range
4,452 ft
Notable High Points
4,467 ft at ~49.4 miles+103 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bisbee, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.
Bisbee is a town in Southeast Arizona, and the county seat for Cochise County. This former mining town has reinvented itself as an artist community, and it now attracts tourists for its vibrant cultural scene and well-preserved architecture. Notable are its many Victorian-era houses built into the hillsides, some of which can only be accessed by foot.
Top landmarks
•Evergreen Cemetery — cemetery in Bisbee, Arizona, United States
•Walter Douglas House — house in Bisbee, Arizona
•Muheim House — historic house in Bisbee, Arizona, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 230.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Deer Valley, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.3 miles (AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.9 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Coronado National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Deer Valley, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
