To get to Anthem, Arizona in the North Valley: Anthem is about 17 miles north of Highway 101 on I-17. Once you pass Carefree Highway on I-17, you can exit on Daisy Mountain road, which is often used by residents as a closer route to many homes, or on Anthem Way 1 mile north, which is a better exit to reach most commerce and the Anthem Community Center. Head east (right) for the Anthem Country Club, the Anthem Community Center, restaurants and the Safeway Grocery store and shops. Turn west (left) for the Outlets at Anthem, Wal-Mart, auto repair and other commerce as well as more homes.