Deer Valley to Merced: Road Trip Guide & Distance

531.7 miles 855.7 km · straight line
638 miles estimated 1026.8 km · driving distance
12h 50min estimated drive time
$61 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Deer Valley from Merced?

The distance from Deer Valley to Merced is 531.7 miles (855.7 km) as the crow flies. Merced is located WNW of Deer Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 638 miles, taking about 12h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Deer Valley in Arizona and Merced in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Deer Valley and Merced. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Deer Valley to Merced

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 50min $61 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 24min $51–$96* Budget
Train ~16h 41min $77–$223* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Deer Valley & Merced

Quick Facts

Deer Valley
33.68°N, 112.13°W
America/Phoenix
419m elevation
Merced
37.30°N, 120.48°W
America/Los_Angeles
52m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 177 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients