Lake Havasu City, AZ Road Trips
Lake Havasu City, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 195-mile quick runs to 372-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lake Havasu City, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
17
Longest Drive
437.4 mi
Douglas, AZ
Quickest Drive
1h 27m
Bullhead City, AZ
Plan Around Lake Havasu City, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Lake Havasu City, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Driving from Lake Havasu City, AZ
On average, trips departing from Lake Havasu City, AZ run 250 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 41m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 372 miles (7h 21m), while the shortest is just 195 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Lake Havasu City, AZ include Cottonwood, AZ (372.4 mi, 7h 21m), Tucson, AZ (316.5 mi, 5h 47m), Flowing Wells, AZ (308.5 mi, 5h 35m), New River, AZ (225.7 mi, 4h 12m), and Scottsdale, AZ (213.4 mi, 4h 3m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 250-mile trip from Lake Havasu City, AZ, budget about $49 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Lake Havasu City, AZ and 8 routes heading into Lake Havasu City, AZ, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 195 to 372 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lake Havasu City, AZ covers 372 miles and takes approximately 7h 21m. Shorter options start at just 195 miles.
The average route from Lake Havasu City, AZ runs about 250 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 250-mile trip from Lake Havasu City, AZ costs roughly $49 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lake Havasu City, AZ include Cottonwood, AZ, Tucson, AZ, Flowing Wells, AZ and New River, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Lake Havasu City, AZ
Lake Havasu City is a city in Mohave County in western Arizona. It is known best for being the home of the 1831 London Bridge, which Robert McCulloch, the founder of the city, bought from the British government in 1967.
Lake Havasu City Visitor Information Center, 422 English Village, ☏ +1 928-855-5655. 9AM-4PM daily. (updated Nov 2023)
There are some great sunsets to see in this area in the summer as the sun goes down over the surrounding hills. There are many places to do watersports on the lake with this a popular destination for boating holidays. There is also a golf range near one of the hotels. 1 London Bridge, McCulloch Blvd over the Bridgewater Channel Canal. Built in 1831 over the River Thames in London (replacing an earlier bridge from the 13th century), the bridge was dismantled in 1967 and shipped in pieces to Lake Havasu City, where it was carefully reconstructed. 2 Lake Havasu Museum of History, 320 London Bridge Rd., ☏ +1 928 854-4938. Oct-Apr: 10AM-4PM; May-Sep:10AM-2PM. Adult $7.50. Under 12 free with adult. (updated Jun 2017) 1 Havasu Landing Resort and Casino, Havasu Lake Rd., Havasu Lake, CA (Ferry from London Bridge, $2/ round trip), ☏ +1 760-858-4592. (updated Aug 2020) 2 Havasu 95 Speedway, ☏ +1 760-338-8057. (updated Nov 2018)
There are several restaurants if the London Bridge is crossed onto the island. Burgers by the Bridge, 410 English Village, ☏ +1 928-302-3780. 11AM-9PM, daily. (updated May 2021) Rusty's Restaurant, 950 N Lake Havasu Ave #100, ☏ +1 928 680-0707. 7AM-2PM. (updated Nov 2023)
1 Mudshark Brewery, 210 Swanson Ave, ☏ +1 928-453-2981. Noted for craft beers including Full Moon, Belgian white ale and the Up River lager. Also serves pizzas and pub food. College Street Brewhouse, 1940 College Dr, ☏ +1 928 854-2739. Brewpub with outdoor patio, fire pit area and view of the lake. Serves pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and steak. (updated May 2021)
There is a Best Western set off the main road in Lake Havasu. This is on the opposite side of the road to the lake. It has a swimming pool in the middle court yard and secure boat parking. There are also several hotels round the London Bridge area of Lake Havasu and some smaller bed and breakfasts. 1 Heat Hotel, 1420 N McCulloch Blvd, ☏ +1 928-854-2833, toll-free: +1 888-898-4328, [email protected]. Very modern hotel right next to London Bridge with funky rooms with Bridge views. The lively bar (which is also the reception area) with a large outdoor drinking area with bridge views are clearly audible in rooms, so it's not a hotel for those who want a quiet early night! 2 London Bridge Resort, 1477 Queens Bay Lake (on the water and at the base of the London Bridge, 20 minutes from Havasu City Airport), ☏ +1 928-855-0888, toll-free: +1 866-331-9231, fax: +1 928-855-5404. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. On 110 beautiful waterfront acres.
Lake Havasu City is very far from any major airport. Your best bet would probably be Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS IATA). 1 Lake Havasu City Airport (HII IATA). It is only used for private planes: it has no scheduled commercial services Lake Havasu City is on Arizona State Route 95, which is accessed via Exit 9 off Interstate 40, about 10 miles (16 km) east of the California border and 42 miles (67 km) west of Kingman. 2 Greyhound, 116 S Lake Havasu Ave #202, ☏ +1 928-854-5253, toll-free: +1 800-231-2222. M-Sa 9AM-5PM (station and ticketing). Amtrak, Needles. Needles, California, on I-40 about 20 miles west of Exit 9, is the closest city with an Amtrak station. It is served by the Southwest Chief Chicago - Los Angeles route.
Arizona State Route 95 is the city's main (and only) artery.
Travel tips adapted from Lake Havasu City on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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