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Trip from Peoria, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

18m

Distance

13.4 mi

22 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 17m ★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Peoria, AZ

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Downtown Deer Valley, AZ, AZ

Deer Valley, AZ

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Trip Overview

This short 13.4-mile drive from Peoria, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ, will take you about 18 minutes, making it an easy addition to any day. Primarily taking the Agua Fria Freeway, Grand Avenue, and North 35th Avenue, this route is mostly highway focused, with 73% of the journey on faster roads. Given its short duration and minimal stops recommended, it's perfectly suited as a same-day trip within the Desert Southwest region. Expect a fuel cost of around $3 for this quick hop. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick errand or transition between locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Agua Fria Freeway 9.8 mi 11m
Grand Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
North 35th Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
North 91st Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
West Beardsley Road 0.1 mi <1m
North 83rd Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Agua Fria Freeway — 9.8 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 83rd Avenue

128 ft · 6 sec · North 83rd Avenue
2

Turn left onto US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
3

Turn right onto North 91st Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North 91st Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 56 sec
5

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop

9.8 mi · 11 min · Agua Fria Freeway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 22 Toward 35th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road

0.1 mi · 12 sec · West Beardsley Road
8

Turn left onto North 35th Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · North 35th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9

Arrive at destination

North 35th Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | North 91st Avenue

Turn right onto North 91st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
3
2.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining

7
11.9 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward 35th Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 22 Toward 35th Avenue
4
12.3 mi into trip | ~16m in | North 35th Avenue

Turn left onto North 35th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.67 one way

$5.34 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $2.83 $5.65
premium $5.59 $2.95 $5.90
diesel $5.61 $2.96 $5.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.41 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.17 $0.54
EV Truck/SUV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Peoria, AZ

Night in Peoria on Saturday

Local time

9:22 PM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 0 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Deer Valley, AZ

Night in Deer Valley on Saturday

Local time

9:22 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

18m 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?

You'll find this drive to be predominantly highway-focused, with a significant 73% of the mileage dedicated to faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 9.8 miles along the Agua Fria Freeway, offering a consistent cruising experience. While largely on freeways, the route also incorporates segments of Grand Avenue and North 35th Avenue, which may present more local traffic interaction as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Agua Fria Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Agua Fria Freeway and Grand Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near North 91st Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Peoria, AZ

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Peoria is a city inside of Phoenix, Arizona. Many visitors come to the area during the spring to see their favorite professional baseball team during Spring Training in the Cactus League.

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 18m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Agua Fria 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: at 1.4 miles (North 91st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (AZ 101 Loop / Agua Fria Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 11.9 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 Deer Valley, 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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