Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Beaver Dam, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 31m

Distance

372.6 mi

600 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$66

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

7h 21m ★

6 AM

7h 32m

8 AM

7h 52m

10 AM

7h 39m

12 PM

7h 37m

3 PM

7h 40m

5 PM

7h 51m

8 PM

7h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Beaver Dam, AZ

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Trip Overview

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 .

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

Traffic on I-15

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

2 PM

~1,128 veh/hr typical · worst 1,480

Quietest

1 AM

~155 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

7.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, AZ and Beaver Dam, AZ.

Start on West Washington Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Washington Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto North 7th Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North 7th Avenue

Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

34 mi · 53 min · Grand Avenue

Use the left / slight left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

159 ft · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

Continue on US 60

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

Continue on US 60

6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue

Continue on US 60

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

8.7 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

Continue on US 60

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Wickenburg Way

Enter roundabout onto US 93

2 ft · 0 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

100 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 93

155 ft · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Turn left onto US 93

112 ft · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93

101 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Continue on US 93

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

Take the exit onto US 93

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 93

Toward I 40 West

Merge onto I 40; US 93

22 mi · 21 min · Purple Heart Trail

Take the exit onto US 93

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 93

Exit 48 Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

Turn slight right onto US 93

222 ft · 7 sec · US 93

Exit 48 Toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 93

1.8 mi · 2 min · West Beale Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 93

66 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 93

3.4 mi · 4 min · Hoover Dam Bypass

Take the exit onto US 93 BUS

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 93 BUS

Exit 2 Toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 BUS

6.0 mi · 10 min · US 93 BUS

Exit 2 Toward US 93 BUS North: Boulder City Use the right lane.

Continue on US 93 BUS

3.6 mi · 4 min · Boulder City Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 11; US 93; US 95

18 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Exit 72 Toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NV 159

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard

Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard

6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City

Merge onto I 15; US 93

73 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Las Vegas Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 15

8.1 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec

Exit 8 Toward Beaver Dam, Littlefield

Turn left onto CR 91

0.6 mi · 1 min · Highway 91

Turn right

332 ft · 26 sec

At end of road, turn left

412 ft · 30 sec

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

Open the route before leaving Phoenix, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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.

city in and seat of Mohave County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kingman, AZ

186 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

Peoria, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kingman, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 186.3 miles from Phoenix, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+16027162000

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Boulder City, Nevada

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17022941313

Visit website

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

$66.03 one way

$132.05 round trip

$4.50/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.82	$70.71	$141.41
premium	$5.04	$73.96	$147.93
diesel	$4.80	$70.35	$140.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$66

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$91–$116

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, 2026-07-13.

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 Jul 17, 2026

Origin

Phoenix, AZ

Evening in Phoenix on Saturday

Local time

6:30 PM

MST

Current temp

81°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

ESE 5 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:55PM MST until July 17 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:45PM MST until July 17 at 1:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Destination

Beaver Dam, AZ

Evening in Beaver Dam on Saturday

Local time

6:30 PM

MST

Current temp

83°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

NNE 3 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 11:55PM MST until July 17 at 12:00AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 10:45PM MST until July 17 at 1:45AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

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

2 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

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

Caution: Bacteria Levels at Arizona Hot Springs

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

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 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 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.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,633 ft 1,088 ft

Total Climb

3,945 ft

Total Descent

3,199 ft

Highest Point

3,633 ft

~159.7 mi in

Elevation Range

2,545 ft

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.

Las Vegas

182.7 mi in | ~3h 51m | via US 93

Hoover Dam

254.4 mi in | ~5h 16m | via US 93 BUS

Lake Mead

254.4 mi in | ~5h 16m | via US 93 BUS

About the Cities

Starting in Phoenix, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1868

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

Arriving in Beaver Dam, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1863

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 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.

Yes — we found about 33 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 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. There are 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-15

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Truck Parking I-15 Northbound, Mile 110

Truck Parking, I-15 Southbound, Mile 96

Truck Parking I-15 Northbound, Mile 96

Hassayampa Rest Area

TA

Truck Parking I-15 Northbound Mile 88

Rest Area

Truck Parking I-15 Southbound, Mile 111

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Nevada Welcome Center

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Rest Area

TA Express

Pilot Travel Center

Vehicle Inspection Station AZDOT

Truck Parking I-15 Southbound Mile 88

Nevada Welcome Center

TA Express

Mile Marker 27

Rest Area

Flying J Travel Center

Railroad Pass Travel Center

Eagles Landing Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

Petro Stopping Centers

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Eagles Landing Travel Plaza

Arizona Science Center

Dorrance DOME

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City

Tom Devlin's Monster Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Phoenix, AZ

Beaver Dam, AZ

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 31m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Phoenix, AZ

Arriving in Beaver Dam, AZ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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