This 363.3-mile drive from Glendale, AZ, to Beaver Dam, AZ, will take approximately 7 hours and 14 minutes, making it a feasible, albeit long, day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway and the Las Vegas Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of $72 and two planned stops, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Desert Southwest. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction rather than a continuous highway cruise. Given the duration and road type, consider an early start to maximize daylight.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
181.7 miles from Glendale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 45m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 363.3-mile journey, with a highway share of only 23%. While there's a significant stretch of 106.7 miles on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, the overall character leans towards more involved navigation. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; rather, it's a route that requires your attention as you transition between different road segments. The profile indicates a dynamic driving experience with multiple turns and road changes throughout the approximately 7-hour trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 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 173.5 miles in near US 93.
Route Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 363.3 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 173.5 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245.2 miles (US 93 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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173.5 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
6
173.8 mi into trip|~3h 35m in|US 93
Turn slight right onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
8
245.2 mi into trip|~4h 59m in|US 93 BUS
Take the exit onto US 93 BUS toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder Ci...
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245.4 mi into trip|~5h in|US 93 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
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272.6 mi into trip|~5h 36m in
Take the exit toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72
Toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glendale, AZ and Beaver Dam, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
Las Vegas
173.5 mi in|~3h 35m|via US 93
Hoover Dam
245.2 mi in|~4h 59m|via US 93 BUS
Lake Mead
245.2 mi in|~4h 59m|via US 93 BUS
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
106.7 mi
2h 9m
Las Vegas Freeway
73.3 mi
1h 13m
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
66.2 mi
1h 16m
Grand Avenue
33.2 mi
47m
Purple Heart Trail
21.5 mi
21m
Purple Heart Highway
17.6 mi
20m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
9 mi
10m
Veterans Memorial Highway
8.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, AZ and Beaver Dam, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
26 mi·38 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft·3 sec·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
3
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi·1 min·Grand Avenue
4
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi·15 sec·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
5
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi·8 sec·Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
6
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi·7 min·Grand Avenue
7
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi·31 sec·Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
8
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi·10 min·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
9
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi·2 min·East Wickenburg Way
10
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft·0 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft·6 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
101 mi·1 hr 58 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi·23 sec·Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
22
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi·1 min·US 93
Toward I 40 West
23
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi·21 min·Purple Heart Trail
24
Take the exit onto US 93
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 93
Exit 48Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
25
Turn slight right onto US 93
222 ft·7 sec·US 93
Exit 48Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las VegasUse the right lane.
26
Merge onto US 93
1.8 mi·2 min·West Beale Street
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on US 93
66 mi·1 hr 16 min·Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 93
3.4 mi·4 min·Hoover Dam Bypass
29
Take the exit onto US 93 BUS
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 93 BUS
Exit 2Toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake MeadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
6.0 mi·10 min·US 93 BUS
Exit 2Toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder CityUse the right lane.
31
Continue on US 93 BUS
3.6 mi·4 min·Boulder City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
18 mi·20 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 72Toward NV 159: Charleston BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto NV 159
0.6 mi·1 min·East Charleston Boulevard
35
Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi·11 min·South Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
36
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
37
Merge onto I 15; US 93
73 mi·1 hr 13 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on I 15
8.1 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
39
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 8Toward Beaver Dam, Littlefield
40
Turn left onto CR 91
0.6 mi·1 min·Highway 91
41
Turn right
332 ft·26 sec
42
At end of road, turn left
412 ft·30 sec
43
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 7-hour, 363.3-mile route, an early morning departure from Glendale is recommended to make the most of daylight, especially considering the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With two stops factored in, plan your breaks strategically to manage fatigue. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $72, and the longest uninterrupted stretch is 106.7 miles, so don't let your tank get too low before reaching a service area. A specific tip: familiarize yourself with the primary roads, including the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway and Las Vegas Freeway, before you depart to anticipate the navigational shifts.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 181.7 miles from Glendale, AZ, or about 3h 45m 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 181.7 miles or 3h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver Dam, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glendale, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glendale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 363.3 miles and 7h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glendale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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 181.7 mi from Glendale, AZ
· 3h 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 181.7 miles from Glendale, 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 Beaver Dam, AZ
The final approach into Beaver Dam, 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 Beaver Dam, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Vis...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$25
near mile 225.5
Danger: A harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been detected in Government Wash
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$72.37 one way
$144.75 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg127 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$76.59
$153.19
premium
$5.59
$79.97
$159.94
diesel
$5.61
$80.21
$160.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
109
1
$38.15
$17.44
Efficient EV
90.8
1
$31.79
$14.53
EV Truck/SUV
145.3
1
$50.86
$23.25
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 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.
Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago
Origin
Glendale, AZ
Night
in Glendale on Tuesday
Local time
10:32 PM
MST
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beaver Dam, AZ
Night
in Beaver Dam on Tuesday
Local time
10:32 PM
MST
Current temp
51°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
40 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
7h 14m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glendale, AZ to Beaver Dam, AZ covers 363.3 miles and takes about 7h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Las Vegas Freeway, Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 181.7 miles from Glendale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $72.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 26 significant decision points across 363.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 173.5 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 173.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245.2 miles (US 93 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Glendale, AZ and Beaver Dam, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
