Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Late night in Deer Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Black Canyon City, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
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Black Canyon City, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway from the Phoenix metro area, this 28.9-mile trip from Deer Valley to Black Canyon City is an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. You can expect to spend about 33 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient transition between these two Desert Southwest locations. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, the route is both affordable and straightforward. Because the travel time is so brief, you do not need to worry about splitting the trip into multiple days. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection for travelers looking to move north quickly without a long time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 21.9 mi | 22m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| South Old Black Canyon Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Pinnacle Peak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North 35th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Rock Springs Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Palm Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 21.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Black Canyon City, 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
22 mi
·
22 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 242
Toward Rock Springs, Black Canyon City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Rock Springs Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Rock Springs Road
9
At end of road, turn right onto South Old Black Canyon Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Old Black Canyon Highway
10
Turn right onto East Palm Lane
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Palm Lane
11
Arrive at destination
East Palm Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 27.3 — 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.
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.
8
27 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Rock Springs, Black Canyon City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 242
Toward Rock Springs, Black Canyon City
5
27.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Rock Springs Road
Turn left onto Rock Springs Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Black Canyon City, AZ
Late night in Black Canyon City on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
MST
Current temp
58°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
30 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
33m 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 journey is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will begin your trek on the Black Canyon Freeway, which accounts for your longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.9 miles. As you progress, the route transitions onto the Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway and finally the South Old Black Canyon Highway. You should prepare for a consistent, high-speed pace that characterizes this corridor. While the road is efficient, expect a steady, focused drive rather than a winding or technical backroad experience.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.9 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 Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway. 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 28.9 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 2.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Deer Valley, AZ to Black Canyon City, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Springs along the way.
Rock Springs
27 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.9 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 2.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Black Canyon City, 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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