Traveling from Deer Valley to Chino Valley covers 91.1 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 42 minutes behind the wheel. This journey transitions you through the heart of the Desert Southwest, making it a straightforward drive that is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to complete the trip. Because the route is efficient, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay, allowing you the freedom to head back home or continue your travels the same day. It is an honest, utilitarian commute that connects two distinct Arizona communities without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Deer Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Black Canyon Freeway
21.9 mi
22m
AZ 69
21.6 mi
25m
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi
13m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
9m
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8.8 mi
10m
Fain Road
7.6 mi
9m
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi
6m
West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.3 mi
2m
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 Chino Valley, 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
8.9 mi·9 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
13 mi·13 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69
22 mi·25 min·AZ 69
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
9
Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi·9 min·Fain Road
10
Continue on AZ 89A
5.9 mi·6 min·Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 317Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
12
Turn right onto AZ 89
0.5 mi·36 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
103 ft·1 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
14
Continue on AZ 89
0.9 mi·1 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
136 ft·1 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
16
Continue on AZ 89
3.7 mi·4 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
150 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
18
Continue on AZ 89
0.8 mi·53 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
151 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
20
Continue on AZ 89
2.8 mi·3 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21
Arrive at destination
AZ 89
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 42 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can comfortably complete the 91.1-mile journey without feeling rushed or needing to schedule mandatory stops along the way. Be mindful that the route relies heavily on the Black Canyon Freeway and AZ 69, so checking for traffic updates on these specific corridors before you head out is a smart move. Keep your $18 fuel budget in mind, but otherwise, enjoy the straightforward nature of this desert transit. Because there are no required stops, you can easily tailor your pace to suit your own schedule.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.5 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chino Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deer Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Deer Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 91.1 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Deer Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Black Canyon Freeway for about 21.9 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 81.8 — 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.
6
46.7 mi into trip|~50m in|AZ 69
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69 toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
6
81.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 317
Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.15 one way
$36.30 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$19.21
$38.41
premium
$5.59
$20.05
$40.11
diesel
$5.61
$20.11
$40.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.3
0
$9.57
$4.37
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.97
$3.64
EV Truck/SUV
36.4
0
$12.75
$5.83
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Late night
in Deer Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chino Valley, AZ
Late night
in Chino Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:03 AM
MST
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 21 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Blowing Dust Advisory
Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:17PM MST until April 13 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff 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
25 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
1h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
$10
near mile 72.2
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that balances high-speed interstate travel with regional highway transit. You will spend roughly 48% of your time on highways, utilizing the Black Canyon Freeway, the Arizona Veterans Highway, and AZ 69 to navigate the terrain. The most significant stretch of continuous driving occurs on the Black Canyon Freeway, which spans 21.9 miles before transitioning into other road types. As you leave the metropolitan area, the road’s personality shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you move between major freeway arteries and the more localized flow of the state highway system.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 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?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West Pinnacle Peak Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Prescott along the way.
Prescott
46.7 mi in|~50m|via AZ 69
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 91.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 — Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle 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 Chino Valley, AZ before heading back.
