Trip from Bullhead City, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

210.4 mi

339 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 13m ★

6 AM

4h 26m

8 AM

4h 53m

10 AM

4h 36m

12 PM

4h 33m

3 PM

4h 37m

5 PM

4h 52m

8 PM

4h 18m

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

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Bullhead City, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Maryvale, AZ

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

Traveling from Bullhead City to Maryvale covers 210.4 miles of the Arizona desert, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because this trip is manageable in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for a fuel budget of approximately $42, which should get you through the desert landscape comfortably. You will primarily navigate via US 93, the Purple Heart Trail, and Grand Avenue. Since both your start and end points are located within the Desert Southwest, you can expect consistent arid conditions throughout the entire duration of your travel.

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

105.2 miles from Bullhead City, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a mixed-profile drive that balances highway efficiency with local transitions as you approach the Phoenix metropolitan area. With a highway share of 43 percent, you will experience a variety of road conditions rather than a single monotonous stretch. The most significant portion of your time on the open road is the 91.1-mile segment along US 93, which serves as your longest uninterrupted stretch. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move from the more remote sections of the highway into the denser traffic patterns of the Grand Avenue corridor near your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 210.4 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 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.2 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.6 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

29 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 93 South: Kingman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 93 South: Kingman

33.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 93

Turn left onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...

55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | US 93

Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

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

Use the none lane. Exit 71 Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

180.8 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | US 60 / Grand Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

208.9 mi into trip | ~4h 22m in | North 55th Avenue

Turn left onto North 55th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

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

Phoenix

33.2 mi in | ~43m | via US 93

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 93	91.1 mi	1h 46m
Grand Avenue	33.8 mi	49m
Purple Heart Trail	22.1 mi	22m
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway	17.3 mi	20m
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway	16.3 mi	24m
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway	10.1 mi	13m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway	8.7 mi	10m
West Beale Street	2 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 93 — 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 4th Street

20 ft · 2 sec · 4th Street

Turn right onto AZ 95

1.7 mi · 2 min · Mohave Valley Highway

Continue on AZ 68

1.5 mi · 2 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

Continue on AZ 68

17 mi · 19 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

Continue on AZ 68

3.4 mi · 3 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

Continue on AZ 68

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

Merge onto AZ 68

5.1 mi · 6 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 93 South: Kingman

Merge onto US 93

1.7 mi · 1 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 93

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 93

Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 40; US 93

22 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit onto US 93

91 mi · 1 hr 46 min · US 93

Exit 71 Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix Use the none lane.

Merge onto US 93

11 mi · 12 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

138 ft · 5 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

139 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

104 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 60

201 ft · 8 sec · East Wickenburg Way

Continue on US 60

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Wickenburg Way

Continue on US 60

8.7 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

5.2 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.7 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

28 mi · 42 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

357 ft · 6 sec

Toward West Bethany Home Road

Turn straight onto West Bethany Home Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · West Bethany Home Road

Turn left onto North 55th Avenue

1.5 mi · 3 min · North 55th Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

North 55th Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 26-minute journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heat and peak traffic congestion. Since the route only requires one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to decide where you want to stretch your legs. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels before hitting the longest 91.1-mile stretch on US 93, as service options can be spaced out in these desert regions. Given the total distance of 210.4 miles, staying hydrated is essential for maintaining focus on the road. Aiming for a mid-drive break will help you stay sharp for the final transition onto Grand Avenue.

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 105.2 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.2 miles or 2h 4m 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 29m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bullhead City, 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 Bullhead City, AZ

This is one driving day of about 210.4 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bullhead City, 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 US 93 for about 91.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.2 mi from Bullhead City, AZ · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

105 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

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.2 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.

Arriving in Maryvale, AZ

The final approach into Maryvale, 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 Maryvale, 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

$41.87 one way

$83.75 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$44.22	$88.43
premium	$5.59	$46.28	$92.56
diesel	$5.64	$46.74	$93.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.1	0	$22.09	$10.10
Efficient EV	52.6	0	$18.41	$8.42
EV Truck/SUV	84.2	1	$29.46	$13.47

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bullhead City, AZ

Afternoon in Bullhead City on Sunday

Local time

4:08 PM

MST

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Afternoon in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

4:08 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 26m 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 Bullhead City, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 210.4 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 93, Grand Avenue, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.2 miles from Bullhead City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.87 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 Bullhead City, AZ to Maryvale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.

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Trip from Bullhead City, AZ to Maryvale, 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 Maryvale, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

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