Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Kingman, AZ

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

183.9 mi

296 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 42m ★

6 AM

3h 55m

8 AM

4h 21m

10 AM

4h 4m

12 PM

4h 1m

3 PM

4h 5m

5 PM

4h 19m

8 PM

3h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Phoenix, AZ

Carter Marchant

Kingman, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Traveling from Phoenix to Kingman covers 183.9 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 54 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a direct interstate sprint, it functions best as a focused one-day journey. You should budget approximately $36 for fuel to complete the trip. Navigating through the Desert Southwest, you will move from Phoenix by way of North 7th Avenue and Grand Avenue before transitioning to the Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway. Since the entire route consists of local roads, you have the flexibility to manage your own pace without the pressure of high-speed highway traffic. It is a straightforward trip that serves as an efficient connection between these two Arizona desert hubs.

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 Phoenix, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized by its turn-heavy local profile rather than long, monotonous highway stretches. With 0% of the journey on interstate highways, your attention will be consistently engaged by the road ahead. You will not find any single long, uninterrupted stretches, as the path relies on local infrastructure like North 7th Avenue and the Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway. This creates a distinct driving personality that favors careful navigation over mindless cruising. You will feel the transition in road geometry as you move away from the urban grid of Phoenix and navigate the local corridors leading toward Kingman.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Wickenburg–Kingman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 106.7 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North 7th Avenue.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 183.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.5 miles (North 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 53.4 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | North 7th Avenue

Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

Navigation decision point

35.2 mi into trip | ~55m in | US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

53.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

54.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

182.7 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | US 93

Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Exit 48 Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway	106.7 mi	2h 9m
Grand Avenue	41.7 mi	1h 2m
Purple Heart Trail	21.5 mi	21m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway	9 mi	10m
East Wickenburg Way	1.5 mi	2m
US 93	1.1 mi	2m
West Beale Street	0.9 mi	2m
West Washington Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Wickenburg–Kingman Highway — 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, AZ and Kingman, AZ.

Start on West Washington Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North 7th Avenue

Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

34 mi · 53 min · Grand Avenue

Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

159 ft · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

Continue on US 60

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

Continue on US 60

6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue

Continue on US 60

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

8.7 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Wickenburg Way

Enter roundabout onto US 93

2 ft · 0 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

100 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

155 ft · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Turn left onto US 93

112 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

101 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

Take the exit onto US 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 93

Toward I 40 West

Merge onto I 40; US 93

22 mi · 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit onto US 93

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 93

Exit 48 Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn straight onto US 93

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Beale Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North 4th Street

67 ft · 2 sec · North 4th Street

Arrive at destination

North 4th Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3 hour and 54 minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid local traffic congestion within the Phoenix area. Plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs, as the constant turns demand more focus than a typical freeway drive. Since you are not relying on interstates, monitor your fuel levels closely before leaving urban centers, keeping that $36 fuel budget in mind for your trip costs. Because the route is composed entirely of local roads, use your navigation tools to stay alert for frequent turns along Grand Avenue. This flexibility allows you to pull over safely whenever you need a break, making the journey much more manageable.

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 Phoenix, AZ, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.7 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 92 miles or 2h 8m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingman, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Phoenix, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 183.9 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

The longest stretch is on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway for about 106.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92 mi from Phoenix, AZ · 2h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

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

Prescott, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Prescott, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92 miles from Phoenix, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Wickenburg–Kingman Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.

Arriving in Kingman, AZ

The final approach into Kingman, 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 Kingman, 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

$36.60 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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	55.2	$19.31	$8.83
Efficient EV	46	$16.09	$7.36
EV Truck/SUV	73.6	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Phoenix, AZ

Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday

Local time

4:05 PM

MST

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kingman, AZ

Afternoon in Kingman on Sunday

Local time

4:05 PM

MST

Current temp

53°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 54m 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 Phoenix, AZ to Kingman, AZ covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, 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 Phoenix, 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.

The route from Phoenix, AZ to Kingman, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Kingman, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Kingman, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Phoenix, AZ

Kingman, AZ

Same local time

8 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 54m on the road

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