This 372.6-mile journey from Phoenix to Beaver Dam, Arizona, will take approximately 7 hours and 31 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily navigate the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway and the Las Vegas Freeway, with a portion of the Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway. Given the duration and distance, this drive is best suited for a single, full day of travel, but factor in a $74 fuel cost. The route stays within the Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent arid landscape. With two recommended stops, you can break up the drive effectively.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
186.3 miles from Phoenix, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
106.7 mi
2h 9m
Las Vegas Freeway
73.3 mi
1h 13m
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
66.2 mi
1h 16m
Grand Avenue
41.7 mi
1h 2m
Purple Heart Trail
21.5 mi
21m
Purple Heart Highway
17.6 mi
20m
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
9 mi
10m
Veterans Memorial Highway
8.1 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 106.7 mi, about 2h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, AZ and Beaver Dam, AZ.
1
Start on West Washington Street
0.5 mi·1 min·West Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·North 7th Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
34 mi·53 min·Grand Avenue
Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
159 ft·3 sec·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
5
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi·1 min·Grand Avenue
6
Continue on US 60
0.2 mi·15 sec·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
7
Continue on US 60
0.1 mi·8 sec·Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
8
Continue on US 60
6.3 mi·7 min·Grand Avenue
9
Continue on US 60
0.5 mi·31 sec·Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
10
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi·10 min·Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
11
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi·2 min·East Wickenburg Way
12
Enter roundabout onto US 93
2 ft·0 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Enter roundabout onto US 93
100 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi·2 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Enter roundabout onto US 93
155 ft·6 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Continue on US 93
0.6 mi·1 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
21
Turn left onto US 93
112 ft·4 sec·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
101 mi·1 hr 58 min·Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
23
Continue on US 93
0.3 mi·23 sec·Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
24
Take the exit onto US 93
0.7 mi·1 min·US 93
Toward I 40 West
25
Merge onto I 40; US 93
22 mi·21 min·Purple Heart Trail
26
Take the exit onto US 93
0.3 mi·42 sec·US 93
Exit 48Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
27
Turn slight right onto US 93
222 ft·7 sec·US 93
Exit 48Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las VegasUse the right lane.
28
Merge onto US 93
1.8 mi·2 min·West Beale Street
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on US 93
66 mi·1 hr 16 min·Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
Use the right lane.
30
Continue on US 93
3.4 mi·4 min·Hoover Dam Bypass
31
Take the exit onto US 93 BUS
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 93 BUS
Exit 2Toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake MeadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS
6.0 mi·10 min·US 93 BUS
Exit 2Toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder CityUse the right lane.
33
Continue on US 93 BUS
3.6 mi·4 min·Boulder City Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95
18 mi·20 min·Purple Heart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 72Toward NV 159: Charleston BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
36
Turn right onto NV 159
0.6 mi·1 min·East Charleston Boulevard
37
Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi·11 min·South Lamb Boulevard
Use the left lane.
38
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
39
Merge onto I 15; US 93
73 mi·1 hr 13 min·Las Vegas Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on I 15
8.1 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
41
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 8Toward Beaver Dam, Littlefield
42
Turn left onto CR 91
0.6 mi·1 min·Highway 91
43
Turn right
332 ft·26 sec
44
At end of road, turn left
412 ft·30 sec
45
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Phoenix to maximize daylight. With only two stops planned, be strategic about when you fuel up and take breaks, especially since the longest stretch without a significant break is over 100 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out in the Desert Southwest. The "turn-heavy" nature of the drive means paying attention to navigation is key, so ensure your GPS is set up before you leave.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 186.3 miles from Phoenix, AZ, or about 3h 57m 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 82 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.3 miles or 3h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver Dam, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Phoenix, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Phoenix, AZ
This is one driving day of about 372.6 miles and 7h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Phoenix, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 182.7 and 281.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
182.7 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|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
183 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|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
254.4 mi into trip|~5h 16m in|US 93 BUS
Take the exit onto US 93 BUS toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2
Toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder Ci...
8
254.6 mi into trip|~5h 16m in|US 93 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
7
281.8 mi into trip|~5h 52m in
Take the exit toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72
Toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$74.23 one way
$148.45 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$78.55
$157.11
premium
$5.59
$82.02
$164.03
diesel
$5.61
$82.27
$164.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
111.8
1
$39.12
$17.88
Efficient EV
93.2
1
$32.60
$14.90
EV Truck/SUV
149
1
$52.16
$23.85
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Phoenix, AZ
Evening
in Phoenix on Saturday
Local time
6:08 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Beaver Dam, AZ
Evening
in Beaver Dam on Saturday
Local time
6:08 PM
MST
Current temp
53°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
40 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
7h 31m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Experience outdoor thrills, striking landscapes, and brilliant blue waters. This year-round recreation area spreads across 1.5 million acres of mountains, canyons, valleys and two vast reservoirs. Vis...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
$25
near mile 231.2
Danger: A harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been detected in Government Wash
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this route, meaning you'll encounter numerous turns and changes in road type. While 23% of the journey utilizes highways, the majority is on local roads, suggesting a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 106.7 miles on the Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. This segment likely offers a more open-road feel before you transition back to more varied road conditions as you approach your destination.
Only 23% 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?
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 182.7 miles in near US 93.
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 28 significant decision points across 372.6 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 182.7 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.4 miles (US 93 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Between Phoenix, AZ and Beaver Dam, AZ, road signs point toward Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
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 7h 31m. Total distance: 372.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 31m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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.
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 Beaver Dam, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 182.7 miles (US 93): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 183 miles (US 93): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 254.4 miles (US 93 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lake Mead National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Beaver Dam, AZ before the return drive.
