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Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

17.5 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Maryvale, AZ

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Trip Overview

Deer Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is 17.5 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward hop within the Desert Southwest region, connecting two points in Arizona. Given its brevity, it's an easy trip to fit into a single day, with minimal planning required. You'll primarily be on well-traveled freeways, making it a practical choice for a quick transfer or to reach your next destination without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Black Canyon Freeway 10.9 mi 12m
West Camelback Road 3.7 mi 7m
West Deer Valley Road 1.2 mi 2m
North Black Canyon Highway 0.6 mi 1m
North 55th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North 35th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Black Canyon Freeway — 10.9 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley, AZ and Maryvale, 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

11 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 203 Toward Camelback Road Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
8

Turn right onto West Camelback Road

3.7 mi · 7 min · West Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
10

Arrive at destination

North 55th Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.3 — 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
13 mi into trip | ~16m in

Take the exit toward Camelback Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 203 Toward Camelback Road
5
13.3 mi into trip | ~17m in | West Camelback Road

Turn right onto West Camelback Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.49 one way

$6.97 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $3.69 $7.38
premium $5.59 $3.85 $7.70
diesel $5.61 $3.86 $7.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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 Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Deer Valley, AZ

Late night in Deer Valley on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

MST

Current temp

84°F

Sunny

SSW 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 4:56AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 17 at 4:56AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Late night in Maryvale on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

MST

Current temp

84°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

26m 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 largely highway-focused, with 62% of the journey on faster roads like the Black Canyon Freeway. You'll experience a 10.9-mile stretch on the Black Canyon Freeway without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The route begins on West Deer Valley Road before merging onto the freeway, providing a brief introduction to local Arizona roads before you pick up speed. Expect a smooth, predictable drive as you navigate these main arteries, making it easy to maintain focus and cover the distance efficiently.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and West Camelback Road. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Deer Valley Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 17.5 miles you will encounter 6 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: 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.

About the Cities

Arriving in Maryvale, 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 26m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.9 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: 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maryvale, 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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