Origin
Bullhead City, AZ
Afternoon in Bullhead City on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bullhead City, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ
Drive Time
3h 50m
Distance
235.4 mi
379 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
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6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bullhead City, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Scottsdale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Spanning 235.4 miles across the Desert Southwest, the drive from Bullhead City to Scottsdale typically takes about 3 hours and 50 minutes. This journey is perfectly manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $46 for fuel to complete the trek. Since the route utilizes local roads like the Mohave Valley Highway and the Bullhead City–Kingman Highway, it offers a different experience than a standard interstate commute. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, this path keeps you entirely within Arizona while navigating the unique terrain of the region.
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
117.7 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike long, monotonous interstate stretches, this route features a 0% highway share, placing you on local connectors for the duration of the trip. The longest stretch without a turn is 0 miles on the Mohave Valley Highway, meaning you will be navigating curves and intersections frequently. As you move from the Bullhead City area toward Scottsdale, the road profile remains consistently technical rather than fast-paced. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that reflects the winding nature of the local infrastructure.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mohave Valley Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mohave Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bullhead City-Kingman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 93 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Beale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mohave Valley Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Street
20 ft
·
3 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn right onto Mohave Valley Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
3
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
4
Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
5
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
6
Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
7
Merge slight left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 93 South: Kingman
9
Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
10
Continue on West Beale Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Beale Street
11
Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
12
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
22 mi
·
22 min
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Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
91 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
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US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
14
Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
200 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway
25
Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
26
Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
27
Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
28
Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
29
Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
30
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Grand Avenue
31
Take the exit slight left toward Bell Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bell Road
32
Turn left onto West Bell Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
West Bell Road
33
Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop North
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
AZ 101 Loop North
34
Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
35
Continue on Pima Freeway
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Pima Freeway
36
Take the exit slight right toward Chaparral Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chaparral Road
37
Turn right onto East Chaparral Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Chaparral Road
38
Turn left
62 ft
·
5 sec
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 3-hour and 50-minute route, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Since this is a local road-focused trip, your pace will likely be dictated by traffic and intersection frequency rather than open-road speed limits. Aim to depart during daylight hours to better navigate the local highways, especially if you are unfamiliar with the specific segments of the Bullhead City–Kingman Highway. Keep your $46 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as local refueling options may be more intermittent than on a major interstate. A concrete tip for this trip is to use a reliable navigation app to help you stay on course through the frequent turns required on these local roads.
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 117.7 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.7 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 Scottsdale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bullhead City, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 235.4 miles and 3h 50m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.7 mi from Bullhead City, AZ · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.7 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scottsdale, AZ
The final approach into Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale, 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
$46.85 one way
$93.70 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $49.47 | $98.94 |
| premium | $5.59 | $51.78 | $103.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.30 | $104.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.72 | $11.30 |
| Efficient EV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.60 | $9.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.96 | $15.07 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Scottsdale, AZ
Afternoon in Scottsdale on Sunday
Local time
4:08 PM
MST
Current temp
58°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 50m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ covers 235.4 miles and takes about 3h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohave Valley Highway, Bullhead City–Kingman Highway, Bullhead City-Kingman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.7 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 $46.85 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bullhead City, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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