Origin
Bullhead City, AZ
Afternoon in Bullhead City on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bullhead City, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
211.7 mi
341 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bullhead City, AZ
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Deer Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ covers 211.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mohave Valley Highway, Bullhead City–Kingman Highway, Bullhead City-Kingman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.17 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
105.9 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mohave Valley Highway | — | — |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | — | — |
| Bullhead City-Kingman Highway | — | — |
| US 93 South | — | — |
| Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway | — | — |
| West Beale Street | — | — |
| US 93 | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Deer Valley, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Street
20 ft
·
3 sec
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4th Street
2
Turn right onto Mohave Valley Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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Mohave Valley Highway
3
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
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
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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
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Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
10
Continue on West Beale Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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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
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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
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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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Avenue
31
Take the exit right toward AZ 303 Loop North
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 303 Loop North
32
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33
Take the exit slight right toward Vistancia Boulevard, Happy Valley Parkway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Vistancia Boulevard, Happy Valley Parkway
34
Turn right onto West Happy Valley Parkway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Happy Valley Parkway
35
Continue on West Happy Valley Road
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
West Happy Valley Road
36
Turn right onto North 43rd Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 43rd Avenue
37
Turn left onto West Pinnacle Peak Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pinnacle Peak Road
38
Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 35th Avenue
39
Arrive at your destination
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 105.9 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, or about 1h 48m 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 47 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.9 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deer Valley, 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 211.7 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.9 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.17 one way
$84.35 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $44.63 | $89.26 |
| premium | $5.59 | $46.60 | $93.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.74 | $93.48 |
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: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
| Efficient EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.52 | $8.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.7 | 1 | $29.64 | $13.55 |
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.
Destination
Deer Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Deer Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:55 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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 36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
211.7 mi in 3h 36m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Mohave Valley Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 36m 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 Deer Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Bullhead City, AZ
Full guide →Bullhead City is in Northern Arizona.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 211.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Deer Valley, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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