Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
66.8 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 26m 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, Harbor Avenue, North K Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.02 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 66.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mohave Valley Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harbor Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North K Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Needles Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 95 South | 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Start on 4th Street
Turn left onto Mohave Valley Highway
Continue on Harbor Avenue
Continue on North K Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
Turn right onto J Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward Bullhead City, Laughlin, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker, Lake Havasu State Park, London Bridge
Turn right onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Turn left onto Acoma Boulevard West
Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
Turn right onto Mescal Loop
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 66.8 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Havasu City, 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 66.8 miles and 1h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Bullhead City, AZ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 66.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.02 one way
$26.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| premium | $5.57 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Late night in Bullhead City on Saturday
Local time
5:36 AM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Lake Havasu City on Saturday
Local time
5:36 AM
MST
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
73°F
Twentynine Palms, CA
33 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.
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