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Trip from Bullhead City, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
207.5 mi
334 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
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6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bullhead City, AZ
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Glendale, AZ
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Trip Overview
Bullhead City to Glendale is 207.5 miles and takes about 4h 20m via US 93 and Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This 1-day drive keeps you within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward journey with a mixed driving profile. Expect a mostly practical transit with little need for an overnight stop, making it ideal for a direct trip between these two cities. The drive is generally uncomplicated, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
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
103.8 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 93 | 91.1 mi | 1h 46m |
| Grand Avenue | 33 mi | 48m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 22.1 mi | 22m |
| Bullhead City-Kingman Highway | 17.3 mi | 20m |
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| Bullhead City–Kingman Highway | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| West Beale Street | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City, AZ and Glendale, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Street
20 ft
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2 sec
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4th Street
2
Turn right onto AZ 95
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Mohave Valley Highway
3
Continue on AZ 68
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
4
Continue on AZ 68
17 mi
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19 min
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Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
5
Continue on AZ 68
3.4 mi
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3 min
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Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
6
Continue on AZ 68
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
7
Merge onto AZ 68
5.1 mi
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6 min
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Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward US 93 South: Kingman
9
Merge onto US 93
1.7 mi
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1 min
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Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
10
Continue on US 93
2.0 mi
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3 min
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West Beale Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 93
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi
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22 min
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Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi
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1 hr 46 min
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US 93
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto US 93
11 mi
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12 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft
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5 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft
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4 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
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1 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
Continue on US 93
104 ft
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4 sec
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft
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8 sec
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East Wickenburg Way
25
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
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2 min
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East Wickenburg Way
26
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
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10 min
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Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
27
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
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5 min
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Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
28
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
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1 min
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Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
29
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
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1 min
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Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
26 mi
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40 min
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Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
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33 sec
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Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Arrive at destination
US 60
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 20m duration, starting your drive from Bullhead City in the morning is recommended to ensure you arrive in Glendale with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short overall distance, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 91.1 miles on US 93, as services can be spaced out in desert regions. The $41 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices. Plan to refuel before departing Bullhead City or in a larger town along US 93 to avoid any last-minute scrambles.
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 103.8 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.1 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 46 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.8 miles or 2h 2m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bullhead City, 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 Bullhead City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 207.5 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Bullhead City, 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 US 93 for about 91.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 93 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
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
Vehicle Inspection Station AZDOT
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 180.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway
Turn right onto AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway
Navigation decision point
5
29 mi into trip
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~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 93 South: Kingman
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 93 South: Kingman
8
33.2 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 93
Turn left onto US 93 toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...
8
55.6 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
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US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 71
Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix
6
180.8 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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US 60 / Grand Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.34 one way
$82.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $43.75 | $87.49 |
| premium | $5.59 | $45.67 | $91.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.81 | $91.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.79 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.16 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.05 | $13.28 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Bullhead City, AZ
Evening in Bullhead City on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
NNW 6 to 22 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Glendale, AZ
Evening in Glendale on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
MST
Current temp
91°F
Sunny
ESE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
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 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?
This route presents a mixed drive experience, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 91.1 miles on US 93, which will likely feel like a more open highway experience. As you progress, the road conditions and character will shift, transitioning from the more expansive US 93 to Grand Avenue and the Purple Heart Trail, which may involve more local traffic and varied speed limits. The overall drive offers a blend of highway speeds and more local road segments, keeping the behind-the-wheel experience dynamic.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 91.1 mi on US 93.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 17 significant decision points across 207.5 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: near the start (AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.2 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Glendale, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Phoenix
33.2 mi in
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~43m
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via US 93
About the Cities
Starting in Bullhead City, AZ
Full guide →Bullhead City is in Northern 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: 207.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 91.1 miles on US 93. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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 Glendale, 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 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.2 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. 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 Glendale, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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