Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Night in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deer Valley, AZ
Line Knipst
Citrus Park, AZ
Cosmin Gavris
Trip Overview
Deer Valley, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ is 26.3 miles and takes about 36 minutes via Agua Fria Freeway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a drive that's mostly on major roadways, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. It’s the kind of drive you can easily fit into an afternoon, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays or extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria Freeway | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| West Northern Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| West Northern Avenue | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| North 35th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Sarival Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Citrus Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Beardsley Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Agua Fria Freeway
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Citrus Park, 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
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 8
Toward Northern Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Northern Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
7
Continue on West Northern Parkway
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West Northern Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 1
Toward Sarival Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto North Sarival Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Sarival Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Northern Avenue
11
Turn left onto North Citrus Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Citrus Road
12
Arrive at destination
North Citrus Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 23 — 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.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Northern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Northern Avenue
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
West Northern Avenue
Turn right onto West Northern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
7
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Sarival Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Sarival Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.48 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Citrus Park, AZ
Night in Citrus Park on Saturday
Local time
9:25 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 69% of it utilizing major freeways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Agua Fria Freeway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.3 miles. The drive transitions from the Agua Fria Freeway to West Northern Parkway and then West Northern Avenue, offering a mix of faster highway speeds and more urban arterial roads. It's a fairly direct path, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours.
69% 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: 13.3 mi on Agua Fria Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Agua Fria Freeway and West Northern Parkway. You will hit about 9 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 26.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Agua Fria Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Citrus Park, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Citrus Park, 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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