Origin
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Evening in Lake Havasu City on Wednesday
Local time
7:07 PM
MST
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Bullhead City, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Smoketree Avenue North, North Acoma Boulevard, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.89 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.4 miles from Lake Havasu City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 64.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Smoketree Avenue North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Smoketree Avenue North | — | — |
| North Acoma Boulevard | — | — |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Purple Heart Trail | — | — |
| Golden Shores | — | — |
| Needles Freeway | — | — |
| J Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Smoketree Avenue North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ.
1
Start on Mescal Loop
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mescal Loop
2
Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Smoketree Avenue North
3
Turn right onto North Acoma Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Acoma Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
5
Take the exit left toward I 40 West
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 40 West
6
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
8.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
7
Take the exit slight right toward Golden Shores, Oatman
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Golden Shores, Oatman
8
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Purple Heart Trail
10
Continue on Needles Freeway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Needles Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward J Street
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
J Street
12
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
J Street
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
14
Turn right onto North K Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North K Street
15
Continue on Harbor Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Avenue
16
Continue on Mohave Valley Highway
21 mi
·
32 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
17
Turn right onto 4th Street
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
4th Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.4 miles from Lake Havasu City, AZ, or about 43m into the drive.
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 14 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.4 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
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 Lake Havasu City, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lake Havasu City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 64.7 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Lake Havasu City, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.4 mi from Lake Havasu City, AZ · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.4 miles from Lake Havasu City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.89 one way
$25.78 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Bullhead City, AZ
Evening in Bullhead City on Wednesday
Local time
7:07 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
1h 27m 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 64.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Smoketree Avenue North, North Acoma Boulevard, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.4 miles from Lake Havasu City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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