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Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Casa Blanca, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

52.5 mi

85 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

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Downtown Deer Valley, AZ, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

Line Knipst

Downtown Casa Blanca, AZ, AZ

Casa Blanca, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

This 52.5-mile drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Casa Blanca, AZ is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate via the Black Canyon Freeway, Maricopa Freeway, and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this route is quite budget-friendly. The journey stays within the Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent desert landscape. This is a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Arizona locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Black Canyon Freeway 17.1 mi 19m
Maricopa Freeway 16.3 mi 18m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 14 mi 14m
West Casa Blanca Road 2.4 mi 4m
West Deer Valley Road 1.2 mi 2m
North Black Canyon Highway 0.5 mi <1m
West Wren Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Preschool Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Black Canyon Freeway — 17.1 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 35th Avenue

37 ft · 8 sec · North 35th Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Deer Valley Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.5 mi · 55 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
4

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · this road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 17

17 mi · 19 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on I 17; US 60

16 mi · 18 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 10

14 mi · 14 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 175 Toward AZ 587 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on BIA 1

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Casa Blanca Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto North Preschool Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · North Preschool Road
11

Turn left onto West Wren Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · West Wren Street
12

Arrive at destination

West Wren Street

Where to Stop

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

seat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phoenix, AZ

26 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

Phoenix, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tempe Junction, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Deer Valley Road

Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Black Canyon Highway

Turn right onto North Black Canyon Highway

Navigation decision point

5
2.1 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 slight right lane.
7
49.5 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward AZ 587 North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 175 Toward AZ 587 North
4
52.1 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | North Preschool Road

Turn right onto North Preschool Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.57 one way

$21.15 round trip

$5.12/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.43 $11.22 $22.43
premium $5.67 $11.73 $23.46
diesel $6.18 $12.77 $25.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.8 0 $5.51 $2.52
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.59 $2.10
EV Truck/SUV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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 Oct 6, 2026

Origin

Deer Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Deer Valley on Tuesday

Local time

1:29 PM

MST

Current temp

99°F

Sunny

S 0 to 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued October 6 at 9:47AM MST until October 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued October 6 at 9:47AM MST until October 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Destination

Casa Blanca, AZ

Afternoon in Casa Blanca on Tuesday

Local time

1:29 PM

MST

Current temp

99°F

Sunny

N 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued October 6 at 9:47AM MST until October 8 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued October 6 at 9:47AM MST until October 9 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 64% of the route utilizing major freeways. You'll experience some quick travel, including a longest stretch of 17.1 miles on the Black Canyon Freeway. Expect a mix of speeds as you transition between different freeway segments. The character of the drive is generally fast-paced, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. As you progress, the main roads connect you directly to your destination with minimal detours.

64% 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: 17.1 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and Maricopa Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Deer Valley Road.

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 1h 3m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,374 ft 1,083 ft

Total Climb

252 ft

Total Descent

429 ft

Highest Point

1,374 ft

Elevation Range

290 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Deer Valley, AZ

Full guide →

Arriving in Casa Blanca, AZ

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 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.

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: near the start (West Deer Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Casa Blanca, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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