Drive Time
2h 47m
Distance
181.6 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Photo: Mark Direen
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ covers 181.6 miles and takes about 2h 47m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.40 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
90.8 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 181.6 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 Bullhead City, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is easy. At 2h 47m 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 Bullhead City, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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.
Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City, AZ and Flagstaff, AZ.
Start on 4th Street
Turn right onto Mohave Valley Highway
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
Merge slight left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman
Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Continue on West Beale Street
Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Flagstaff
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Historic Route 66
Continue on West Historic Route 66
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Milton Road
Continue on West Historic Route 66
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.8 miles or 1h 23m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flagstaff, AZ than in the middle of the route.
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 181.6 miles and 2h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.8 mi from Bullhead City, AZ · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 90.8 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Flagstaff, 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 Flagstaff, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.40 one way
$70.80 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $38.16 | $76.33 |
| premium | $5.57 | $39.79 | $79.59 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $45.51 | $91.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.5 | 0 | $19.07 | $8.72 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.42 | $11.62 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Bullhead City on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Flagstaff on Saturday
Local time
12:36 PM
MST
Current temp
30°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
Surprise, AZ
91 mi in
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.
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore more options from Bullhead City, AZ or browse trips ending in Flagstaff, AZ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AZ road trips.
Explore maps for Bullhead City, AZ or Flagstaff, AZ on MapSof.net.
