Origin
Kingman, AZ
Afternoon in Kingman on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingman, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
183.9 mi
296 km
Drive Score
9/10
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 43m
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6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingman, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Phoenix, AZ
Carter Marchant
Trip Overview
Traveling from Kingman to Phoenix covers 196.3 miles across the heart of the Desert Southwest. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 3 hours and 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $38 for fuel to make the trek. You will primarily navigate via East Beale Street, US 93, and the Purple Heart Trail. While the route remains entirely within Arizona, it transitions between the unique desert landscapes of the region. This straightforward drive is a practical choice for those looking to connect two major hubs without a complex itinerary.
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 miles from Kingman, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the route features zero percent highway share, you will remain focused on the road as the path shifts through various local segments. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on East Beale Street. This lack of sustained highway driving means the experience feels more hands-on and varied. Stay alert, as the constant turns require your full attention throughout the entire 196.3-mile distance.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 93 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Beale Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 183.9 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 (East Beale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Beale Street
Turn left onto East Beale Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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US 93
Take the ramp onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...
8
23.2 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
6
148.3 mi into trip
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~2h 57m in
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US 60 / Grand Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
183.8 mi into trip
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~3h 54m in
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North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 93 | 91.1 mi | 1h 46m |
| Grand Avenue | 41 mi | 1h 2m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 22.1 mi | 22m |
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Wickenburg Way | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Beale Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingman, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on North 4th Street
67 ft
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8 sec
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North 4th Street
2
Turn left onto East Beale Street
0.8 mi
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1 min
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East Beale Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 93
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
·
22 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
5
Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
US 93
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
9
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Continue on US 93
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft
·
8 sec
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East Wickenburg Way
17
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
18
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
19
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
21
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
31 mi
·
48 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Grand Avenue
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / right / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Buren Street
25
Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
26
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
27
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
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North 1st Street
28
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
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East Washington Street
29
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 3-hour and 12-minute duration, which helps keep you fresh behind the wheel. Given the turn-heavy nature of this specific route, verify your vehicle’s fluid levels and tire pressure before heading out from Kingman. Budgeting your $38 for fuel in advance allows you to focus on the road ahead without stress. Because there are no long highway stretches, keep a steady pace and utilize your single planned stop to stretch your legs and reset your focus before reaching Phoenix.
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 miles from Kingman, AZ, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 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 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kingman, 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 Kingman, AZ
This is one driving day of about 183.9 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kingman, 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 US 93 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92 mi from Kingman, AZ · 1h 45m 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 miles from Kingman, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
The final approach into Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.60 one way
$73.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $38.65 | $77.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $40.45 | $80.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.86 | $81.71 |
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: 64.3 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 | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
Gas CO2
64 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
Phoenix, AZ
Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
MST
Current temp
61°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 55m 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 Kingman, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 93, 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 92 miles from Kingman, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.60 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 183.9 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 (East Beale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Kingman, AZ to Phoenix, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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