Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Night in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Anthem, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Anthem, AZ
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
Deer Valley, AZ to Anthem, AZ is 14.8 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Desert Southwest region, traversing Arizona for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick transition between locations or as a brief leg of a larger journey. Given its minimal distance and duration, you won't need extensive planning, making it an easy addition to any travel itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| West Pinnacle Peak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North 35th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North 41st Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Anthem Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Anthem, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 35th Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pinnacle Peak Road
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 17 North
5
Merge onto I 17
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 229
Toward Anthem Way
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto West Anthem Way
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Anthem Way
8
Turn slight left
291 ft
·
16 sec
9
Turn left onto North 41st Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 41st Drive
10
Turn left
78 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn right
241 ft
·
17 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Pinnacle Peak Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Black Canyon Highway
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 17 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 17 North
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Anthem Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 229
Toward Anthem Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Anthem, AZ
Night in Anthem on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
MST
Current temp
59°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
29 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
20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on the Black Canyon Freeway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.1 miles. The drive begins on West Pinnacle Peak Road before merging onto the freeway, offering a smooth and efficient travel experience. Expect consistent speeds and minimal traffic interruptions given the short distance.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and West Pinnacle Peak Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West Pinnacle Peak Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 miles (West Pinnacle Peak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (West Pinnacle Peak Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anthem, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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