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Trip from Avondale, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
212.2 mi
342 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Bullhead City, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Avondale to Bullhead City, prepare for a 212.2-mile journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 20 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Desert Southwest, taking you from the Phoenix metro area toward the Colorado River. Given the manageable duration, this is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, though you should budget approximately $42 for fuel to cover the distance. You will navigate via the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, the Purple Heart Trail, and the Bullhead City-Kingman Highway. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the need for an overnight stay, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach their destination without a multi-day commitment.
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
106.1 miles from Avondale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 106.7 mi | 2h 9m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 21.5 mi | 21m |
| Bullhead City-Kingman Highway | 18.3 mi | 21m |
| Grand Avenue | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| Bob Stump Memorial Parkway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Papago Freeway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ.
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Start on this road
27 ft
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7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
89 ft
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6 sec
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North Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Western Avenue
0.5 mi
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55 sec
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West Western Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Litchfield Road
1.6 mi
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3 min
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North Litchfield Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
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46 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
3.1 mi
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3 min
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Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 124A
Toward AZ 303 Loop North
8
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
14 mi
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16 min
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Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
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1 min
Exit 119
Toward US 60: Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 60
9.9 mi
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12 min
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Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft
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3 sec
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Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
12
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Grand Avenue
13
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
14
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
15
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi
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7 min
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Grand Avenue
16
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi
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31 sec
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Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
17
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
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10 min
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Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
18
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
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2 min
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East Wickenburg Way
19
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft
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0 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft
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4 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
25
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
26
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft
·
6 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
27
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
28
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft
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4 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
101 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
31
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi
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1 min
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US 93
Toward I 40 West
32
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
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21 min
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Purple Heart Trail
33
Take the exit onto US 93
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
34
Turn slight right onto US 93
222 ft
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7 sec
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US 93
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Use the right lane.
35
Merge onto US 93
1.8 mi
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2 min
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West Beale Street
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on US 93
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
37
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Use the right lane.
38
Continue on AZ 68
6.5 mi
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8 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
39
Continue on AZ 68
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
40
Continue on AZ 68
1.5 mi
·
1 min
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Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
41
Continue on AZ 68
16 mi
·
19 min
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Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
42
Continue on AZ 68
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
43
Continue on AZ 95
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
44
Turn left onto 4th Street
20 ft
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0 sec
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4th Street
45
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 4-hour and 20-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to beat the midday heat and traffic. You only need to plan for one major stop along the way, which provides a good opportunity to stretch your legs and refresh your fuel supply. Since your fuel costs will hover around $42, filling up before you leave the Avondale area can help you avoid potentially higher prices in more remote sections of the route. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace to suit your schedule. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 106.7-mile stretch on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway to ensure you reach your next service point comfortably.
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 106.1 miles from Avondale, AZ, or about 2h 14m 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 47 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.1 miles or 2h 14m 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 32m
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 Avondale, 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 Avondale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 212.2 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Avondale, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.1 miles from Avondale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Wickenburg–Kingman Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
The Little Gym of Litchfield Park
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Goodyear, Arizona
Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm
+16232505718
Visit websiteTeenyTown Playland
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~10 min detour
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
Litchfield Park, Arizona
Hours: 9 am–7 pm
+16237766002
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 182.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
Turn left toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
7
20.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 119
Toward US 60: Grand Avenue
6
178.7 mi into trip
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~3h 36m in
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US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
6
179 mi into trip
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~3h 37m in
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US 93
Turn slight right onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
8
182.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 67
Toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.60 one way
$75.21 round trip
$4.50/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $40.27 | $80.54 |
| premium | $5.04 | $42.12 | $84.25 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $40.07 | $80.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.28 | $10.19 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.57 | $8.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.9 | 1 | $29.71 | $13.58 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Origin
Avondale, AZ
Late night in Avondale on Sunday
Local time
2:23 AM
MST
Current temp
98°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 5 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:17PM MST until July 18 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:46PM MST until July 18 at 5:15PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Destination
Bullhead City, AZ
Late night in Bullhead City on Sunday
Local time
2:23 AM
MST
Current temp
105°F
Sunny
S 9 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:17PM MST until July 18 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 3:46PM MST until July 18 at 5:15PM 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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as highways only account for about 9% of the total journey. You will spend the bulk of your time on regional roads, which offer a more engaged driving experience than a standard freeway haul. The longest single leg of the trip occurs on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, spanning 106.7 miles of uninterrupted pavement. Because the path relies heavily on local thoroughfares, you should stay alert for changes in road geometry as you transition between the various highways. The character of the drive remains consistent with the arid landscape of the Desert Southwest, keeping you focused on the road ahead.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.7 mi on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 212.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.7 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,165 ft
553 ft
Total Climb
4,398 ft
Total Descent
4,819 ft
Highest Point
4,165 ft
~166.8 mi in
Elevation Range
3,612 ft
Notable High Points
4,165 ft at ~166.8 miles
+545 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Avondale, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas and Laughlin.
Las Vegas
178.7 mi in
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~3h 36m
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via US 93
Laughlin
182.3 mi in
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~3h 41m
About the Cities
Starting in Avondale, AZ
Full guide →Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of 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 20m. Total distance: 212.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.7 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 8 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bullhead City, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.7 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Bullhead City, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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