Trip from Buckeye, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ

Drive Time

4h 28m

Distance

224.7 mi

362 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 15m ★

6 AM

4h 29m

8 AM

4h 55m

10 AM

4h 38m

12 PM

4h 35m

3 PM

4h 39m

5 PM

4h 54m

8 PM

4h 21m

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

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Buckeye, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Bullhead City, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Buckeye, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 92 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112.4 miles from Buckeye, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 28m drive with frequent turns across 224.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 92 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near AZ 85 / South Oglesby Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 224.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (AZ 85 / South Oglesby Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | AZ 85 / South Oglesby Road

Turn right onto AZ 85 / South Oglesby Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

6.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

99.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 10 Business

Take the exit onto I 10 Business toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

202.2 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | Front Street

At end of road, turn left onto Front Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Buckeye, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.

Yuma

99.1 mi in | ~1h 42m | via I 10 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	92 mi	1h 31m
Route 95	47.5 mi	55m
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway	30.9 mi	35m
Mohave Valley Highway	20.5 mi	32m
Aqueduct Road	16.5 mi	24m
South Oglesby Road	3.7 mi	5m
North Central Boulevard	3.1 mi	3m
MC 85	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 92 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ.

Start on US 80 Hist

0.4 mi · 57 sec · East Monroe Avenue

Continue on US 80 Hist

2.0 mi · 3 min · MC 85

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto AZ 85

3.7 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 10

92 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 10 Business

0.4 mi · 41 sec · I 10 Business

Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

Turn right onto I 10 Bus

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Riggles Road

Turn left onto I 10 Bus

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto AZ 95

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

Continue on AZ 95

20 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto AZ 95

11 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

Continue on AZ 95

1.7 mi · 3 min · California Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on CA 62

0.4 mi · 53 sec · CA 62

At end of road, turn left onto CA 62

16 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road

Turn sharp right onto US 95

48 mi · 55 min · Route 95

Take the exit onto US 95

0.3 mi · 19 sec · US 95

Merge onto I 40; US 95

0.8 mi · 51 sec · Needles Freeway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Toward J Street

Turn right onto J Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · J Street

At end of road, turn left onto Front Street

465 ft · 14 sec · Front Street

Turn right onto North K Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North K Street

Continue on AZ 95

1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Avenue

Continue on AZ 95

21 mi · 32 min · Mohave Valley Highway

Turn right onto 4th Street

20 ft · 0 sec · 4th Street

Arrive at destination

4th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 112.4 miles from Buckeye, AZ, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 92 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.4 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bullhead City, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Buckeye, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Buckeye, AZ

This is one driving day of about 224.7 miles and 4h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Buckeye, AZ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 92 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.4 mi from Buckeye, AZ · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Calipatria, CA

112 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Yuma, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Calipatria, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.4 miles from Buckeye, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 92 miles.

Arriving in Bullhead City, AZ

The final approach into Bullhead City, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bullhead City, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.72 one way

$89.44 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$47.22	$94.44
premium	$5.59	$49.43	$98.85
diesel	$5.64	$49.92	$99.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.4	0	$23.59	$10.79
Efficient EV	56.2	0	$19.66	$8.99
EV Truck/SUV	89.9	1	$31.46	$14.38

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Buckeye, AZ

Afternoon in Buckeye on Sunday

Local time

2:57 PM

MST

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bullhead City, AZ

Afternoon in Bullhead City on Sunday

Local time

2:57 PM

MST

Current temp

60°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

4 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

4h 28m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Buckeye, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 224.7 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 112.4 miles from Buckeye, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Buckeye, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.

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Trip from Buckeye, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bullhead City, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Buckeye, AZ

Bullhead City, AZ

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 28m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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