Trip from Chandler, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ

Drive Time

5h 4m

Distance

245.3 mi

395 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 51m ★

6 AM

5h 4m

8 AM

5h 31m

10 AM

5h 14m

12 PM

5h 11m

3 PM

5h 15m

5 PM

5h 30m

8 PM

4h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Chandler, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Bullhead City, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Traveling from Chandler to Bullhead City covers 245.3 miles across the Desert Southwest, typically taking about 5 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a single-day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You should budget approximately $49 for fuel to complete the journey. The route utilizes a combination of Grand Avenue, the Purple Heart Trail, and the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway to navigate out of the Phoenix metro area toward the Colorado River. While the drive is manageable in one stint, the technical nature of the roads means you should prepare for a focused day behind the wheel.

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

122.7 miles from Chandler, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from urban stretches to more technical local roads. Only 16% of this trip is on major highways, meaning you will spend the bulk of your time navigating secondary routes that require constant attention. The longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, which spans 106.7 miles of the journey. Because of the turn-heavy profile, this isn't a mindless interstate cruise; you will need to remain alert as the road winds through the desert landscape. Anticipate a shift in pace as you move away from the high-traffic corridors and onto the more localized highway sections.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 54 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 around 8.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 245.3 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 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 32 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 55A; 55B Toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe

8.6 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A Toward US 60 West: Phoenix

13 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 60

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 10 North

34 mi into trip | ~43m 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

215.4 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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 Chandler, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Laughlin.

Las Vegas

211.7 mi in | ~4h 20m | via US 93

Laughlin

215.4 mi in | ~4h 25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway	106.7 mi	2h 9m
Grand Avenue	27.4 mi	37m
Purple Heart Trail	21.5 mi	21m
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway	18.3 mi	21m
Papago Freeway	15 mi	17m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway	9 mi	10m
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway	8.9 mi	11m
Agua Fria Freeway	8.8 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Wickenburg–Kingman Highway — 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ.

Start on East Chandler Boulevard

0.1 mi · 41 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Continue on West Chandler Boulevard

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Chandler Boulevard

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto South Price Road

321 ft · 6 sec · South Price Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward AZ 101 Loop North

Merge onto AZ 101 Loop

4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 55A; 55B Toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 55A Toward US 60 West: Phoenix Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 60

3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60

0.6 mi · 38 sec · US 60

Toward I 10 North Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

10 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 133B Toward AZ 101 Loop North Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on AZ 101 Loop

8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 11 Toward US 60 Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto US 60

20 mi · 28 min · Grand Avenue

Use the left / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

159 ft · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

8.7 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Wickenburg Way

Enter roundabout onto US 93

2 ft · 0 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

100 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

155 ft · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Turn left onto US 93

112 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

101 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 93

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

Take the exit onto US 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 93

Toward I 40 West

Merge onto I 40; US 93

22 mi · 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit onto US 93

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 93

Exit 48 Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

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.

Merge onto US 93

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Beale Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 93

1.4 mi · 1 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 67 Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin Use the right lane.

Continue on AZ 68

6.5 mi · 8 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

Continue on AZ 68

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

Continue on AZ 68

1.5 mi · 1 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

Continue on AZ 68

16 mi · 19 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

Continue on AZ 68

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

Continue on AZ 95

1.7 mi · 2 min · Mohave Valley Highway

Turn left onto 4th Street

20 ft · 0 sec · 4th Street

Arrive at destination

4th Street

Trip Plan

Planning for this 245.3-mile trek requires a smart start time to avoid peak urban congestion when leaving Chandler. While the itinerary is designed as a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to utilize the single planned stop to break up the 5-hour duration and recharge. Given that fuel costs will hover around $49, fill your tank before heading out to avoid paying higher prices in more remote stretches. A key tip for this specific route is to prioritize your fuel management during the 106.7-mile stretch on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, as service intervals may be less frequent than on major interstates. Keep a steady pace to handle the turns comfortably and ensure you arrive in Bullhead City without unnecessary fatigue.

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 122.7 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 2h 39m 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 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 122.7 miles or 2h 39m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bullhead City, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Chandler, 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 Chandler, AZ

This is one driving day of about 245.3 miles and 5h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chandler, 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 122.7 mi from Chandler, AZ · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

123 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

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.7 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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

$48.82 one way

$97.64 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$51.55	$103.10
premium	$5.59	$53.96	$107.91
diesel	$5.64	$54.50	$108.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.6	0	$25.76	$11.77
Efficient EV	61.3	0	$21.46	$9.81
EV Truck/SUV	98.1	1	$34.34	$15.70

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Chandler, AZ

Afternoon in Chandler on Sunday

Local time

2:57 PM

MST

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bullhead City, AZ

Afternoon in Bullhead City on Sunday

Local time

2:57 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

31 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

5h 4m 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 Chandler, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 245.3 miles and takes about 5h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.7 miles from Chandler, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.82 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.

Between Chandler, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Laughlin.

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Trip from Chandler, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bullhead City, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Chandler, AZ

Bullhead City, AZ

Same local time

31 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 4m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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