Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Kingman, AZ

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

183.9 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Phoenix, AZ to Kingman, AZ covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 54m 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 $35.85 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

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.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 54m drive with frequent turns across 183.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

North 7th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 7th Avenue	0 mi	0m
Grand Avenue	0 mi	0m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway	0 mi	0m
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway	0 mi	0m
Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway	0 mi	0m
East Wickenburg Way	0 mi	0m
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway	0 mi	0m
Wickenburg-Kingman Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North 7th Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on West Washington Street

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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

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Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

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Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

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Continue on Grand Avenue

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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

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Continue on Grand Avenue

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Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

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Continue on East Wickenburg Way

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

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Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

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Take the exit straight toward I 40 West

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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

26

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

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Turn straight onto West Beale Street

28

Turn right onto North 4th Street

29

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 92 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingman, 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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 92 mi from Phoenix, AZ

Sun City West, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

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

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.95	$35.85	$71.69
midgrade	$5.34	$38.65	$77.30
premium	$5.57	$40.30	$80.60
diesel	$6.37	$46.09	$92.18

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way.

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 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 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 $35.85 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.