Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Evening in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Cienega Springs, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
176.1 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Cienega Springs, AZ
Gibrán Riojas
Trip Overview
Deer Valley, AZ to Cienega Springs, AZ is 176.1 miles and takes about 3h 12m via Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Desert Southwest, offering a consistent landscape as you travel from one part of Arizona to another. Expect a more turn-heavy local drive rather than a fast-paced interstate journey, making it a good option for a relaxed, single-day excursion. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 105 miles, this route is manageable for a straightforward trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.1 miles from Deer Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 105 mi | 1h 45m |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | 30.9 mi | 35m |
| Agua Fria Freeway | 19.9 mi | 22m |
| Papago Freeway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Rio Vista Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| North Central Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North 35th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 105 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Cienega Springs, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Turn right onto West Beardsley Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Beardsley Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop West
4
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 10
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
105 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 10 Business
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 10 Business
Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
9
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Riggles Road
10
Turn left onto I 10 Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Turn right onto AZ 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Boulevard
12
Continue on AZ 95
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto AZ 95
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
14
Continue on AZ 95
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
15
Turn right onto AZ 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rio Vista Highway
16
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Riverside Drive
17
Turn right onto Cienega Springs Road
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cienega Springs Road
18
Arrive at destination
Cienega Springs Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 12m duration and single-day recommendation, starting your drive from Deer Valley, AZ in the morning will give you ample time to reach Cienega Springs, AZ. Budget around $35 for fuel, and plan for one stop to break up the 176.1 miles. The route's turn-heavy nature means you'll want to stay attentive to navigation, especially during the 105-mile stretch on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Since it's a relatively short trip, you have flexibility; consider leaving a bit later if you prefer a leisurely morning, but ensure you're aware of potential daylight limitations depending on the season.
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 88.1 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 39 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cienega Springs, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Deer Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 176.1 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Deer Valley, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 135 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Beardsley Road
Turn right onto West Beardsley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
21.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
135 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
I 10 Business
Take the exit onto I 10 Business toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.08 one way
$70.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $37.13 | $74.25 |
| premium | $5.59 | $38.76 | $77.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Cienega Springs, AZ
Evening in Cienega Springs on Saturday
Local time
7:53 PM
MST
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
3h 12m 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 characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 16% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate through local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 105 miles along the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, providing a substantial segment of consistent travel. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and pace, as this drive prioritizes local thoroughfares over high-speed cruising.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near West Beardsley Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 176.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 Beardsley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Cienega Springs, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
Yuma
135 mi in
|
~2h 22m
|
via I 10 Business
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 176.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Cienega Springs, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (West Beardsley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Cienega Springs, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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