Origin
Goodyear, AZ
Morning in Goodyear on Monday
Local time
9:52 AM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodyear, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ
Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
184.8 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
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6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodyear, AZ
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Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ covers 184.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, Riverside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.78 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.4 miles from Goodyear, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 184.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 105 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 1.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 110 miles (I 10 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
Turn left toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
110 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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I 10 Business
Take the exit onto I 10 Business toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
6
181.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
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South Acoma Boulevard
Turn right onto South Acoma Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
184.7 mi into trip
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~3h 24m in
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Smoketree Avenue North
Turn right onto Smoketree Avenue North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Goodyear, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
Yuma
110 mi in
|
~1h 53m
|
via I 10 Business
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 105 mi | 1h 45m |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | 54.6 mi | 1h 3m |
| Riverside Drive | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Rio Vista Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| South Acoma Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Papago Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| North Central Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| South Litchfield Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 105 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and Lake Havasu City, AZ.
1
Start on South Litchfield Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Litchfield Road
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 10
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 10
105 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto I 10 Business
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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I 10 Business
Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
6
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Riggles Road
7
Turn left onto I 10 Bus
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
8
Turn right onto AZ 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Boulevard
9
Continue on AZ 95
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto AZ 95
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11
Continue on AZ 95
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
12
Turn right onto AZ 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rio Vista Highway
13
Continue on AZ 95
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
14
Continue on AZ 95
7.1 mi
·
8 min
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Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on AZ 95
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
16
Turn right onto South Acoma Boulevard
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Acoma Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto Smoketree Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Smoketree Avenue North
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Mescal Loop
51 ft
·
2 sec
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Mescal Loop
19
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 92.4 miles from Goodyear, AZ, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.4 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
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 Goodyear, 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 Goodyear, AZ
This is one driving day of about 184.8 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Goodyear, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 105 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.4 mi from Goodyear, AZ · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 92.4 miles from Goodyear, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 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
$36.78 one way
$73.56 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $38.84 | $77.67 |
| premium | $5.59 | $40.65 | $81.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.06 | $82.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.40 | $8.87 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.87 | $11.83 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Morning in Lake Havasu City on Monday
Local time
9:52 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
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
3h 25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ covers 184.8 miles and takes about 3h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, Riverside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.4 miles from Goodyear, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.78 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 25m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 110 miles (I 10 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Goodyear, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.
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