Origin
Phoenix, AZ
Afternoon in Phoenix on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 35m
Distance
216.3 mi
348 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 22m
★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phoenix, AZ
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Bullhead City, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Phoenix, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 216.3 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 North 7th Avenue, Grand Avenue, Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.09 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
108.1 miles from Phoenix, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 35m. Total distance: 216.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 35m drive with frequent turns across 216.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 7th Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phoenix, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 7th Avenue | — | — |
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | — | — |
| Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway | — | — |
| Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway | — | — |
| East Wickenburg Way | — | — |
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | — | — |
| Wickenburg-Kingman Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 7th Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ.
1
Start on West Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
2
Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
34 mi
·
53 min
·
Grand Avenue
4
Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
161 ft
·
3 sec
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Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
5
Continue on Grand Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
6
Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
7
Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
8
Continue on Grand Avenue
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Avenue
9
Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
10
Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
11
Continue on East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3 ft
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
101 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
24
Take the exit straight toward I 40 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 West
25
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
22 mi
·
21 min
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Purple Heart Trail
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
27
Turn slight right onto US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
223 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
28
Merge slight left onto West Beale Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Beale Street
29
Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
30
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
31
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
32
Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
33
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
34
Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
35
Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
36
Continue on Mohave Valley Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
37
Turn left onto 4th Street
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
4th Street
38
Arrive at your destination
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 108.1 miles from Phoenix, AZ, or about 2h 17m 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 48 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108.1 miles or 2h 17m 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 Bullhead City, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ
This is one driving day of about 216.3 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Phoenix, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 108.1 mi from Phoenix, AZ · 2h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 108.1 miles from Phoenix, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bullhead City, 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
$43.09 one way
$86.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $45.60 | $91.20 |
| premium | $5.59 | $47.61 | $95.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.76 | $95.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
| Efficient EV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.93 | $8.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.5 | 1 | $30.28 | $13.84 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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
Bullhead City, AZ
Afternoon in Bullhead City on Thursday
Local time
1:51 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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
3 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 Phoenix, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ covers 216.3 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 North 7th Avenue, Grand Avenue, Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 108.1 miles from Phoenix, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.09 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 is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Phoenix, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Phoenix, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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