Origin
Casa Grande, AZ
Afternoon in Casa Grande on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Grande, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
271 mi
436 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$54
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
★
6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casa Grande, AZ
Brent Singleton
Bullhead City, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Casa Grande, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 271 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.7 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.93 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
135.5 miles from Casa Grande, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 31m drive with frequent turns across 271 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 106.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 271 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: near the start (AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue
Turn left onto AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
7
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
7
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward US 60
8
241.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 53m in
Take the exit toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Towns Along This Route
Between Casa Grande, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Laughlin.
Las Vegas
237.5 mi in
|
~4h 47m
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via US 93
Laughlin
241.1 mi in
|
~4h 53m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 106.7 mi | 2h 9m |
| Grand Avenue | 27.4 mi | 37m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 21.5 mi | 21m |
| Bullhead City-Kingman Highway | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| Papago Freeway | 15 mi | 17m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Grande, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ.
1
Start on AZ 287
33 ft
·
7 sec
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West Gila Bend Highway
2
Turn left onto AZ 387
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
North Pinal Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on AZ 387
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Route 387
4
Continue on AZ 387
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
Use the none lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the none / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
11
Continue on I 10
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 133B
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Agua Fria Freeway
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 11
Toward US 60
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto US 60
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft
·
3 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
17
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
19
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the none lane.
21
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
24
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft
·
0 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
25
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
29
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
31
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
33
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
34
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
101 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Use the none lane.
35
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
36
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 93
Toward I 40 West
37
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
·
21 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
38
Take the exit onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
39
Turn slight right onto US 93
222 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
40
Merge onto US 93
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beale Street
Use the right lane.
41
Continue on US 93
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
42
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Use the right lane.
43
Continue on AZ 68
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
44
Continue on AZ 68
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
45
Continue on AZ 68
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
46
Continue on AZ 68
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
47
Continue on AZ 68
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
48
Continue on AZ 95
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
49
Turn left onto 4th Street
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
4th Street
50
Arrive at destination
4th Street
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 135.5 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.5 miles or 2h 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bullhead City, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Casa Grande, 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 Casa Grande, AZ
This is one driving day of about 271 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Casa Grande, 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 Wickenburg–Kingman Highway for about 106.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 135.5 mi from Casa Grande, AZ · 2h 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 135.5 miles from Casa Grande, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Wickenburg–Kingman Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.
Arriving in Bullhead City, AZ
The final approach into Bullhead 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 Bullhead 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
$53.93 one way
$107.87 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
95 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $56.95 | $113.91 |
| premium | $5.59 | $59.61 | $119.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.21 | $120.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.3 | 1 | $28.46 | $13.01 |
| Efficient EV | 67.8 | 0 | $23.71 | $10.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 108.4 | 1 | $37.94 | $17.34 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Bullhead City, AZ
Afternoon in Bullhead City on Sunday
Local time
4:12 PM
MST
Current temp
60°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
8 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
5h 31m 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 Casa Grande, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 271 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 135.5 miles from Casa Grande, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.93 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 25 significant decision points across 271 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: near the start (AZ 387 / North Pinal Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 59.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Casa Grande, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Laughlin.
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