Deer Valley, AZ to Many Farms, AZ is 347.9 miles and takes about 6h 34m via Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, and Arizona State Highway 264, with a fuel budget near $66 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arizona, traversing the Desert Southwest region from start to finish. Expect a trip dominated by surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective on the landscape than a pure interstate cruise. With a single recommended day, this route is well-suited for a focused drive across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173.9 miles from Deer Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Many Farms, AZ.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·North 35th Avenue
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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.
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Continue on I 17
13 mi·13 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
77 mi·1 hr 17 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
0.6 mi·43 sec·Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
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Merge onto I 40
61 mi·1 hr 2 min·Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa
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Turn left onto AZ 87; US 66 Hist
39 mi·45 min·Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi·4 min·AZ 87
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Continue on AZ 87
17 mi·19 min·Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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At end of road, turn right onto AZ 264
57 mi·1 hr 5 min·Arizona State Highway 264
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Enter roundabout onto US 191; SR 264
290 ft·4 sec·Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Continue on US 191; SR 264
31 mi·45 min·Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Continue on US 191
13 mi·19 min·US Highway 191
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Arrive at destination
US 191
Trip Plan
Given the 6.5-hour estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Deer Valley to maximize daylight and avoid the heat of the afternoon. The longest stretch without a planned stop is over 90 miles, so ensure your fuel tank is sufficiently full before heading out, especially as services can be spread out on this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the 28% highway share means you'll be on less developed roads for a significant portion of the drive.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.9 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 77 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.9 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Many Farms, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 347.9 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 90.6 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 246.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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124.6 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
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246.9 mi into trip|~4h 23m in|AZ 264 / Arizona State Highway 264
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 264 / Arizona State Highway 264
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$70.94 one way
$141.87 round trip
$5.18/gal25.4 MPG avg122 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.48
$75.11
$150.23
premium
$5.74
$78.55
$157.10
diesel
$6.18
$84.63
$169.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$71
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104.4
1
$36.53
$16.70
Efficient EV
87
0
$30.44
$13.92
EV Truck/SUV
139.2
1
$48.71
$22.27
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 19, 2026
Origin
Deer Valley, AZ
Late night
in Deer Valley on Tuesday
Local time
2:52 AM
MST
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
NE 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Many Farms, AZ
Late night
in Many Farms on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 1 mph10% chanceLive 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
22 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
6h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
$10
near mile 72
Caution: Visiting During Monsoon Season (July-September)
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...
This canyon is home to Diné families who raise livestock, grow crops and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 335.9
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...
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a relatively low highway share at 28%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway, Arizona Veterans Highway, covers 90.6 miles. You'll transition from highway cruising to more rural surface roads as you progress. Expect to encounter typical rural driving conditions with fewer exits and more open stretches.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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 Effort5/10
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 347.9 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,923 ft1,374 ft
Total Climb
7,576 ft
Total Descent
3,636 ft
Highest Point
6,923 ft
~124.2 mi in
Elevation Range
5,550 ft
Notable High Points
6,923 ft at ~124.2 miles+452 ft prominence
5,775 ft at ~223.6 miles+139 ft prominence
6,516 ft at ~273.3 miles+187 ft prominence
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 Many Farms, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 347.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Many Farms, 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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 — Montezuma Castle National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Many Farms, AZ before the return drive.
