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Trip from Deer Valley, AZ to Sacaton, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

57 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m

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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census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Sacaton, AZ

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Trip Overview

This 57-mile drive from Deer Valley, AZ to Sacaton, AZ is an easy 1-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the Black Canyon Freeway, Maricopa Freeway, and Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, with 59% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $11 for this relatively short journey through the Desert Southwest. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The route offers a practical way to travel between these two points within Arizona.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Black Canyon Freeway 17.1 mi 19m
Maricopa Freeway 16.3 mi 18m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 14 mi 14m
Casa Blanca Road 6 mi 14m
West Deer Valley Road 1.2 mi 2m
North Black Canyon Highway 0.5 mi <1m
North Sacaton Road 0.5 mi 1m
Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Black Canyon Freeway — 17.1 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

17 mi · 19 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Continue on I 17; US 60

16 mi · 18 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 10

14 mi · 14 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 37 sec
Exit 175 Toward AZ 587 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn right onto AZ 587

0.3 mi · 31 sec · AZ 587
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto Casa Blanca Road

6.0 mi · 14 min · Casa Blanca Road
11

Continue on Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road
12

Turn right onto North Sacaton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Sacaton Road
13

Turn left onto South Main Street

72 ft · 2 sec · South Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phoenix, AZ

29 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

Phoenix, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tempe Junction, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Deer Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.7 — 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
49.5 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward AZ 587 North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 175 Toward AZ 587 North
5
49.7 mi into trip | ~57m in | AZ 587

Turn right onto AZ 587

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.05 one way

$22.10 round trip

$4.92/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.20 $11.67 $23.35
premium $5.44 $12.20 $24.40
diesel $5.60 $12.56 $25.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.1 0 $5.99 $2.74
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $4.99 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.98 $3.65

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 Aug 21, 2026

Origin

Deer Valley, AZ

Evening in Deer Valley on Friday

Local time

6:29 PM

MST

Current temp

84°F

Mostly Cloudy

NNE 5 to 10 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 8:08PM MST until August 20 at 11:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 20 at 7:54PM MST until August 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Destination

Sacaton, AZ

Evening in Sacaton on Friday

Local time

6:29 PM

MST

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

E 5 to 10 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 8:08PM MST until August 20 at 11:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued August 20 at 7:54PM MST until August 22 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

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

2 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 15m 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?

The character of this drive is best described as a mixed experience, balancing highway speeds with other road types. With 59% of the route on highways, you'll encounter stretches of faster travel, including a continuous segment of 17.1 miles on the Black Canyon Freeway. While not exclusively a highway grind, it’s not a particularly winding or scenic byway either. The drive progresses through varied road conditions, offering a practical and efficient transit rather than a destination in itself.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.1 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 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 57 miles you will encounter 8 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,374 ft 1,069 ft

Total Climb

308 ft

Total Descent

391 ft

Highest Point

1,374 ft

Elevation Range

304 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Deer Valley, AZ

Full guide →

Arriving in Sacaton, AZ

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • C.H. Cook Memorial Church — historic church in Sacaton, Arizona

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 1h 15m. Total distance: 57 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.1 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 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.

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 — Casa Grande Ruins 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 Sacaton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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