Origin
Buckeye, AZ
Afternoon in Buckeye on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
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3h 50m
Distance
188.6 mi
303 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
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Buckeye, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Kingman, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
The drive from Buckeye, AZ to Kingman, AZ covers 188.6 miles and takes about 3h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 1st Street, South Miller Road, I 10 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.53 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
94.3 miles from Buckeye, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 50m drive with frequent turns across 188.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Buckeye, AZ to Kingman, AZ is easy. At 3h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Buckeye, AZ to Kingman, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Miller Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 303 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bob Stump Memorial Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye, AZ and Kingman, AZ.
Start on East Monroe Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Continue on South Miller Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Continue on Grand Avenue
Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
Continue on Grand Avenue
Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Continue on East Wickenburg Way
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
Take the exit straight toward I 40 West
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Turn straight onto West Beale Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.3 miles or 1h 55m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingman, AZ than in the middle of the route.
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 188.6 miles and 3h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.3 mi from Buckeye, AZ · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 94.3 miles from Buckeye, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Kingman, 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 Kingman, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$37.53 one way
$75.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $39.64 | $79.27 |
| premium | $5.59 | $41.48 | $82.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.80 | $9.05 |
| Efficient EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.50 | $7.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.4 | 0 | $26.40 | $12.07 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Buckeye on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Kingman on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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