Origin
Camp Verde, AZ
Morning in Camp Verde on Monday
Local time
11:01 AM
MST
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camp Verde, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
241.7 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
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6 AM
4h 25m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camp Verde, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Smallz !
Trip Overview
The drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ covers 241.7 miles and takes about 4h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Trail, Prescott–Ash Fork Highway, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135.1 miles on Purple Heart Trail. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.10 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
120.9 miles from Camp Verde, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 25m drive with frequent turns across 241.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Trail is the longest continuous segment at about 135.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 42 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 25m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 221.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
42 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 317
Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
6
85.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 40 West
6
221.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker
6
239.4 mi into trip
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~4h 20m in
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Acoma Boulevard West
Turn left onto Acoma Boulevard West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
241.5 mi into trip
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~4h 24m in
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Smoketree Avenue North
Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Camp Verde, AZ and Lake Havasu City, AZ, road signs point toward Chino Valley and Parker.
Chino Valley
42 mi in
|
~50m
Parker
221.4 mi in
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~3h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Trail | 135.1 mi | 2h 15m |
| Prescott–Ash Fork Highway | 43.4 mi | 50m |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | 17.7 mi | 22m |
| Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Fain Road | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Trail
— 135.1 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde, AZ and Lake Havasu City, AZ.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West General Crook Trail
3
Turn left onto South Access Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Access Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 17 South
5
Merge onto I 17
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward AZ-169: Cherry Road, Prescott
7
Turn right onto AZ 169
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
8
Turn right onto AZ 69
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
9
Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi
·
9 min
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Fain Road
10
Continue on AZ 89A
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 317
Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
12
Turn right onto AZ 89
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
14
Continue on AZ 89
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
136 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
16
Continue on AZ 89
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
18
Continue on AZ 89
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
20
Continue on AZ 89
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
146 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22
Continue on AZ 89
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
23
Continue on I 40 BUS; US 66 Hist; AZ 89
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Lewis Avenue
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 40 West
25
Merge onto I 40
135 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 9
Toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker
27
Turn left onto AZ 95
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
28
Turn left onto Acoma Boulevard West
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Acoma Boulevard West
Use the left lane.
29
Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Smoketree Avenue North
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto Mescal Loop
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mescal Loop
31
Arrive at destination
Mescal Loop
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 120.9 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.1 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.9 miles or 2h 17m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Havasu City, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Camp Verde, 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 Camp Verde, AZ
This is one driving day of about 241.7 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camp Verde, 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 Purple Heart Trail for about 135.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 120.9 mi from Camp Verde, AZ · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 120.9 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Trail if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.1 miles.
Arriving in Lake Havasu City, AZ
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.10 one way
$96.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $50.80 | $101.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $53.16 | $106.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.70 | $107.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.5 | 0 | $25.38 | $11.60 |
| Efficient EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.15 | $9.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.84 | $15.47 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Morning in Lake Havasu City on Monday
Local time
11:01 AM
MST
Current temp
64°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 25m 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 Camp Verde, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ covers 241.7 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Trail, Prescott–Ash Fork Highway, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 120.9 miles from Camp Verde, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.10 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 straightforward 4h 25m drive. You will face about 21 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 42 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 221.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Camp Verde, AZ and Lake Havasu City, AZ, road signs point toward Chino Valley and Parker.
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