The drive from Superior, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway, Black Canyon Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Superior, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi
33m
Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi
31m
Black Canyon Freeway
17.1 mi
19m
Maricopa Freeway
9.1 mi
10m
West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi
2m
US 60
0.6 mi
<1m
North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi
<1m
North Magma Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Phoenix–Globe Highway
— 27.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Superior, AZ and Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on North Magma Avenue
0.2 mi·29 sec·North Magma Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US-60 West
3
Merge onto US 60
27 mi·33 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi·31 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 60
Toward I 10 North
6
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi·5 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Continue on I 17; US 60
17 mi·19 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 215AToward Rose Garden Lane, Deer Valley RoadUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
0.5 mi·58 sec·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West Deer Valley Road
1.4 mi·2 min·West Deer Valley Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
37 ft·0 sec·North 35th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North 35th Avenue
Trip Plan
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 41.9 miles from Superior, AZ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 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 24m
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 Superior, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Superior, AZ
This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Superior, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 27.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 81.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp toward US-60 West
Navigation decision point
Toward US-60 West
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Merge onto US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
54.7 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 North
8
60.2 mi into trip|~1h 12m 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
81.5 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
$16.69 one way
$33.39 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$17.67
$35.33
premium
$5.59
$18.45
$36.89
diesel
$5.61
$18.50
$37.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.1
0
$8.80
$4.02
Efficient EV
21
0
$7.33
$3.35
EV Truck/SUV
33.5
0
$11.73
$5.36
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 15, 2026
Origin
Superior, AZ
Afternoon
in Superior on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Deer Valley, AZ
Afternoon
in Deer Valley on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live 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
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 40m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
21 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 14.4
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
83.8 mi in 1h 40m, mostly highway — 27.3 mi of that is on Phoenix–Globe Highway.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on Phoenix–Globe Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phoenix–Globe Highway and Superstition Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.8 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: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 83.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Deer Valley, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Deer Valley, AZ before heading back.
