Kingman, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is 203.3 miles and takes about 4 hours 9 minutes via US 93 and Grand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward transition from a more remote desert landscape to the outskirts of a major metropolitan area. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without significant detours. Consider this route for its efficiency and predictability, especially if you're comfortable with a mix of highway and surface road driving.
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
101.7 miles from Kingman, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93
91.1 mi
1h 46m
Grand Avenue
26.6 mi
36m
Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi
22m
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16.3 mi
24m
Papago Freeway
14.9 mi
17m
Agua Fria Freeway
8.9 mi
10m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi
10m
Maricopa Freeway
7.7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingman, AZ and Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ.
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Start on North 4th Street
67 ft·8 sec·North 4th Street
2
Turn left onto East Beale Street
0.8 mi·1 min·East Beale Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 93
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 93
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, PhoenixUse the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi·22 min·Purple Heart Trail
5
Take the exit onto US 93
91 mi·1 hr 46 min·US 93
Exit 71Toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, PhoenixUse the left lane.
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Merge onto US 93
11 mi·12 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft·5 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
9
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
10
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Continue on US 93
104 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft·8 sec·East Wickenburg Way
17
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi·2 min·East Wickenburg Way
18
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi·10 min·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on US 60
5.2 mi·5 min·Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
21
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi·1 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
20 mi·29 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop South
24
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
8.9 mi·10 min·Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 10 East: PhoenixUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 10
10 mi·12 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi·35 sec·Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
28
Continue on I 10
3.2 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
1.2 mi·1 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto I 10; US 60
7.7 mi·8 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 157Toward Elliot RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn right onto East Elliot Road
0.4 mi·54 sec·East Elliot Road
Use the right lane.
33
Turn left onto South 48th Street
0.4 mi·43 sec·South 48th Street
34
Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
187 ft·11 sec·East Pawnee Circle
35
Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive
0.2 mi·32 sec·South Iroquois Drive
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Arrive at destination
South Iroquois Drive
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Kingman in the morning is a good plan, allowing you to complete the 203.3-mile trip within daylight hours. With a duration of just over 4 hours, you likely won't need more than one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 91.1-mile stretch on US 93, as services can be spread out in this section. The estimated fuel cost is around $40, so factor that into your budget before you depart. This route is manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility in timing your departure and any brief pauses.
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 101.7 miles from Kingman, AZ, or about 1h 56m 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 45 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.7 miles or 1h 56m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kingman, 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 Kingman, AZ
This is one driving day of about 203.3 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Kingman, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 201.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|US 93
Take the ramp 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 right lane.
Toward US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Pho...
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23.2 mi into trip|~24m in|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
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148.3 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|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.
8
178 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
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201.9 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward Elliot Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 157
Toward Elliot Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.03 one way
$72.05 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$38.58
$77.16
premium
$5.04
$40.36
$80.71
diesel
$4.80
$38.39
$76.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
Efficient EV
50.8
0
$17.79
$8.13
EV Truck/SUV
81.3
1
$28.46
$13.01
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Kingman, AZ
Late night
in Kingman on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
MST
Current temp
75°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SSE 6 to 9 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:23PM PDT until July 18 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:13PM PDT until July 18 at 10:15PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Late night
in Ahwatukee Foothills on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
MST
Current temp
81°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 0 to 5 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:23PM PDT until July 18 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:13PM PDT until July 18 at 10:15PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
6 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 9m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip includes about 60% highway driving, primarily on US 93. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 91.1 miles on US 93 before transitioning to Grand Avenue and the Purple Heart Trail. Expect a shift from open highway cruising to more urban-influenced surface roads as you approach your destination. The change in road type will be noticeable as you encounter more intersections and varied speed limits.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 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?
10/10
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 around 0.8 miles in near US 93.
Driving Effort10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 203.3 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 0.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.3 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,157 ft1,057 ft
Total Climb
2,013 ft
Total Descent
4,084 ft
Highest Point
4,157 ft
~14.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,100 ft
Notable High Points
4,157 ft at ~14.5 miles+806 ft prominence
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 Kingman, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 203.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m 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 17 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 Ahwatukee Foothills, 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 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.2 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.3 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
