Mesa to Kingman is 207 miles and takes about 4h 16m via Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive across varied terrain. With one recommended stop and a mostly surface road profile, it’s a practical option for a single day's travel. You'll find the route manageable, especially if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points.
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
103.5 miles from Mesa, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
106.7 mi
2h 9m
Grand Avenue
27.4 mi
37m
Purple Heart Trail
21.5 mi
21m
Papago Freeway
11.8 mi
13m
Red Mountain Freeway
10.9 mi
12m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
9 mi
10m
Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi
10m
East University Drive
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mesa, AZ and Kingman, AZ.
1
Start on East University Drive
2.0 mi·3 min·East University Drive
2
Turn right onto North Alma School Road
1.6 mi·3 min·North Alma School Road
3
Turn left
0.3 mi·46 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop WestUse the left lane.
4
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
11 mi·12 min·Red Mountain Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 WestUse the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
1.3 mi·1 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi·36 sec·Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
8
Continue on I 10
10 mi·12 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 133BToward AZ 101 Loop NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on AZ 101 Loop
8.8 mi·10 min·Agua Fria Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 11Toward US 60Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 60
20 mi·28 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft·3 sec·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
14
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi·1 min·Grand Avenue
15
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi·15 sec·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
16
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi·8 sec·Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
17
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi·7 min·Grand Avenue
18
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi·31 sec·Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
19
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi·10 min·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
20
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi·2 min·East Wickenburg Way
21
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft·0 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
26
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
27
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
28
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft·6 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
29
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
101 mi·1 hr 58 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
32
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi·23 sec·Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
33
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi·1 min·US 93
Toward I 40 West
34
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi·21 min·Purple Heart Trail
35
Take the exit onto US 93
0.4 mi·46 sec·US 93
Exit 48Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las VegasUse the straight / left lanes.
36
Turn straight onto US 93
0.9 mi·2 min·West Beale Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
37
Turn right onto North 4th Street
67 ft·2 sec·North 4th Street
38
Arrive at destination
North 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 16m estimated drive time, leaving Mesa in the morning should allow ample time to reach Kingman before evening. You have flexibility with only one recommended stop, so you can adjust your pace as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major town is over 100 miles, and the estimated fuel cost is around $43. Plan to refuel before heading out on the 106.7-mile segment on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway to ensure a smooth drive.
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 103.5 miles from Mesa, AZ, or about 2h 16m 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 46 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.5 miles or 2h 16m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingman, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mesa, 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 Mesa, AZ
This is one driving day of about 207 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Mesa, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 205.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.6 mi into trip|~7m in
Turn left toward AZ 202 Loop West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6
14.8 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West
7
28.1 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward AZ 101 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133B
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
7
37.8 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward US 60
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward US 60
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205.8 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|US 93
Take the exit onto US 93 toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Exit 48
Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.68 one way
$73.36 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$39.28
$78.56
premium
$5.04
$41.09
$82.18
diesel
$4.80
$39.09
$78.17
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: 72.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.1
0
$21.74
$9.94
Efficient EV
51.8
0
$18.11
$8.28
EV Truck/SUV
82.8
1
$28.98
$13.25
Gas CO2
72 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Mesa, AZ
Night
in Mesa on Saturday
Local time
11:59 PM
MST
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 0 to 5 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:44PM PDT until July 18 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:29PM PDT until July 18 at 8:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Kingman, AZ
Night
in Kingman on Saturday
Local time
11:59 PM
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 5:44PM PDT until July 18 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:29PM PDT until July 18 at 8:30PM 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 16m 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 route features a 16% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads, including sections of Grand Avenue and the Purple Heart Trail. The longest continuous stretch on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway is 106.7 miles. Expect a mix of rural cruising and potentially more frequent intersections as you transition between the highway segments and the surface road sections.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
38 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?
9/10
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 3.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 22 significant decision points across 207 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 207 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 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 Kingman, 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 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Kingman, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
