Origin
Mohave Valley, AZ
Morning in Mohave Valley on Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mohave Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
236.1 mi
380 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 44m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mohave Valley, AZ
Brent Singleton
Phoenix, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mohave Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 35m 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, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.7 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
118.1 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1868
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Top landmarks
- • Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
- • Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
- • St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 236.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 236.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 104.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (J Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 95): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~2m in
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AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
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~13m in
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J Street
Turn right onto J Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 95
Take the exit onto US 95 toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
7
234.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
9
234.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State Universi...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 104.7 mi | 1h 45m |
| Route 95 | 47.4 mi | 55m |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | 30.9 mi | 35m |
| Papago Freeway | 19.2 mi | 22m |
| Aqueduct Road | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| Mohave Valley Highway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| North Central Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| California Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 104.7 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mohave Valley, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on Winter Haven Drive
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
Winter Haven Drive
2
Turn right onto Calle del Media
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
Calle del Media
3
Turn right onto Valley Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Parkway
4
Turn slight left onto Cimarron Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Cimarron Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 95
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
6
Continue on AZ 95
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Avenue
7
Continue on North K Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North K Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
465 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
9
Turn right onto J Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
J Street
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
11
Merge onto I 40; US 95
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Needles Freeway
12
Take the exit onto US 95
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 95
Toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
13
Turn right onto US 95; US 66 Hist
47 mi
·
55 min
·
Route 95
14
Turn left onto CA 62
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Aqueduct Road
15
Turn right onto CA 62
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
CA 62
16
Continue on AZ 95 Truck
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
California Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on AZ 95
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
18
Continue on AZ 95
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19
Continue on AZ 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Central Boulevard
20
Turn left onto I 10 BUS
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
21
Turn right onto I 10 Bus
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Riggles Road
22
Take the ramp onto I 10 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 Business
23
Merge onto I 10
105 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 10
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
445 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
28
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Street
29
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
30
Keep slight right at fork onto North 1st Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Avenue
31
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
32
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Street
33
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Washington Street
34
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
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 118.1 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 52 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.1 miles or 2h 30m 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 46m
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 Mohave Valley, 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 Mohave Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 236.1 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Mohave Valley, 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 104.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.1 mi from Mohave Valley, AZ · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.1 miles from Mohave Valley, 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 104.7 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.
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
$47.03 one way
$94.07 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $49.78 | $99.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $51.97 | $103.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.05 | $15.11 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Phoenix, AZ
Morning in Phoenix on Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
WSW 0 to 10 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
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
32 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
4h 35m 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 Mohave Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.1 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.03 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.1 miles you will encounter 23 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (J Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (US 95): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Mohave Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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