Origin
Bullhead City, AZ
Morning in Bullhead City on Saturday
Local time
8:15 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bullhead City, AZ to Goodyear, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
211.7 mi
341 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
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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Goodyear, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 211.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 93, Purple Heart Trail, Bullhead City-Kingman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.1 miles on US 93. 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 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
105.9 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
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 4h 19m. Total distance: 211.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 211.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 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.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,166 ft
553 ft
Total Climb
4,836 ft
Total Descent
4,424 ft
Highest Point
4,166 ft
~45.4 mi in
Elevation Range
3,613 ft
Notable High Points
4,166 ft at ~45.4 miles
+543 ft prominence
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 33.2 miles in near US 93.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 211.7 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 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; at 190.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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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...
8
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 left lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
6
190.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward AZ 303 Loop South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AZ 303 Loop South
7
205.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 104A
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
7
209.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 15m in
Take the exit toward Litchfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward Litchfield Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Goodyear, 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 |
| Purple Heart Trail | 22.1 mi | 22m |
| Bullhead City-Kingman Highway | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Grand Avenue | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| Bob Stump Memorial Parkway | 14.1 mi | 16m |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
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 Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Street
20 ft
·
2 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn right onto AZ 95
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
3
Continue on AZ 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
4
Continue on AZ 68
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
5
Continue on AZ 68
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
6
Continue on AZ 68
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
7
Merge onto AZ 68
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 93 South: Kingman
9
Merge onto US 93
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
10
Continue on US 93
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Beale Street
Use the straight lane.
11
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.
12
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
·
22 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 93
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto US 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Continue on US 93
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Wickenburg Way
25
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
26
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
27
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
29
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Grand Avenue
31
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward AZ 303 Loop South
32
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 104A
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the slight right lane.
34
Continue on Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway
Exit 104A
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
35
Merge onto I 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 128
Toward Litchfield Road
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn right onto North Litchfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Litchfield Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
38
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
39
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
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 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 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.9 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodyear, 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 4h 19m.
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.
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 105.9 mi from Bullhead City, AZ · 2h 4m into the drive
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.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.
Arriving in Goodyear, AZ
The final approach into Goodyear, 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 Goodyear, 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
$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
Goodyear, AZ
Morning in Goodyear on Saturday
Local time
8:15 AM
MST
Current temp
87°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
3 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
4h 19m 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 Goodyear, AZ covers 211.7 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 93, Purple Heart Trail, Bullhead City-Kingman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.9 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 $42.17 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 211.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 190.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Goodyear, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 553 ft to 4,166 ft elevation with about 4,836 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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