Traveling from Kingman to Phoenix covers 196.3 miles across the heart of the Desert Southwest. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 3 hours and 12 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to budget roughly $38 for fuel to make the trek. You will primarily navigate via East Beale Street, US 93, and the Purple Heart Trail. While the route remains entirely within Arizona, it transitions between the unique desert landscapes of the region. This straightforward drive is a practical choice for those looking to connect two major hubs without a complex itinerary.
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 Kingman, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 93
91.1 mi
1h 46m
Grand Avenue
41 mi
1h 2m
Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi
22m
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16.3 mi
24m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi
10m
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi
1m
East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi
3m
East Beale Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 93
— 91.1 mi, about 1h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingman, AZ and Phoenix, 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.
6
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
19
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
31 mi·48 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on Grand Avenue
3.3 mi·6 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left / right / straight lanes.
24
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
0.4 mi·1 min·West Van Buren Street
25
Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
0.1 mi·22 sec·North 1st Avenue
26
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi·40 sec·West Adams Street
27
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft·18 sec·North 1st Street
28
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft·15 sec·East Washington Street
29
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 3-hour and 12-minute duration, which helps keep you fresh behind the wheel. Given the turn-heavy nature of this specific route, verify your vehicle’s fluid levels and tire pressure before heading out from Kingman. Budgeting your $38 for fuel in advance allows you to focus on the road ahead without stress. Because there are no long highway stretches, keep a steady pace and utilize your single planned stop to stretch your legs and reset your focus before reaching Phoenix.
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 Kingman, AZ, or about 1h 45m 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 40 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 45m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, 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 183.9 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 183.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Beale Street
Turn left onto East Beale Street
Navigation decision point
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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.
5
183.8 mi into trip|~3h 54m in|North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.64 one way
$73.27 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$38.77
$77.54
premium
$5.59
$40.48
$80.96
diesel
$5.61
$40.60
$81.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.2
0
$19.31
$8.83
Efficient EV
46
0
$16.09
$7.36
EV Truck/SUV
73.6
0
$25.75
$11.77
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Kingman, AZ
Night
in Kingman on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
MST
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Phoenix, AZ
Night
in Phoenix on Saturday
Local time
9:14 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
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
14 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
3h 55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the route features zero percent highway share, you will remain focused on the road as the path shifts through various local segments. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment is 0 miles on East Beale Street. This lack of sustained highway driving means the experience feels more hands-on and varied. Stay alert, as the constant turns require your full attention throughout the entire 196.3-mile distance.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 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?
8/10
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 East Beale Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 183.9 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 (East Beale Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Top landmarks
•Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
•Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
•St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 183.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Phoenix, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Beale Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Phoenix, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
