Florence, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is 82 miles and takes about 1h 38m via Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and Black Canyon Freeway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward transit between two points. Expect a mix of freeway and surface roads as you make your way north. With a duration under two hours and a low fuel cost, this route is convenient for a same-day trip, requiring minimal planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41 miles from Florence, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi
23m
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi
19m
Maricopa Freeway
16.2 mi
18m
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi
11m
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7 mi
9m
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7 mi
8m
West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi
2m
North Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 23.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287
107 ft·1 sec·Florence-Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on AZ 287
8.1 mi·11 min·Florence-Coolidge Highway
4
Continue on AZ 87
7.0 mi·8 min·Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5
Turn left onto AZ 387
6.9 mi·9 min·Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387
520 ft·10 sec·Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
8
Merge onto I 10
23 mi·23 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 10
12 mi·13 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
4.2 mi·4 min·Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: FlagstaffUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 17; US 60
17 mi·19 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 215AToward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley RoadUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi·58 sec·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi·2 min·West Deer Valley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
37 ft·0 sec·North 35th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this 82-mile drive takes less than two hours, you have significant flexibility for departure time. Leaving Florence in the morning allows you to arrive in Deer Valley with plenty of daylight remaining. You won't need to worry about extensive stops, but consider a quick break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and plan your refueling before you leave Florence if you prefer a full tank. The Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest uninterrupted section at 23.2 miles, so you can settle in for that portion.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Florence, AZ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florence, AZ
This is one driving day of about 82 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Florence, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 23.2 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 79.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.8 mi into trip|~31m in|AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
Navigation decision point
5
23.2 mi into trip|~31m in|I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
58.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
8
79.7 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Take the exit toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 215A
Toward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.34 one way
$32.67 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$17.29
$34.58
premium
$5.59
$18.05
$36.10
diesel
$5.61
$18.10
$36.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.6
0
$8.61
$3.94
Efficient EV
20.5
0
$7.18
$3.28
EV Truck/SUV
32.8
0
$11.48
$5.25
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Florence, AZ
Late night
in Florence on Tuesday
Local time
3:20 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Deer Valley, AZ
Late night
in Deer Valley on Tuesday
Local time
3:20 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Guadalupe, AZ
41 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features 58% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch covering 23.2 miles on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. You'll transition from freeway to surface roads as you approach your destination. Be prepared for merging traffic and numerous exits as you navigate through urban and suburban areas. The overall profile is mixed highway and surface, so expect varied driving conditions.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway.
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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway.
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 82 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 0.8 miles (AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 82 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 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: at 0.8 miles (AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): 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 Deer Valley, AZ before heading back.
