How far is Beaver Dam, AZ from Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Beaver Dam, AZ to Tucson, AZ is about 508.9 miles (819 km), with a travel time of about 08h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Road
508.89 mi
08h 06m
Flight
365.61 mi
588.4 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
365.61 mi
Kilometers
588.4 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
508.89 mi
Kilometers
818.98 km
Drive Time
08h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tucson
Thu, Oct 15, 6:08 PM MST
Return by in Beaver Dam
Fri, Oct 16, 2:14 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver Dam
2026-10-15T10:02
Arrive Tucson
Thu, Oct 15, 6:08 PM MST
Route Timing
08h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:06 PM to 3:36 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:48 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaver Dam
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Havasu City
AZ

A city in Mohave County, Arizona.

From Beaver Dam
247.6 mi
04h 03m
To Tucson
261.3 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 14 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaver Dam and Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Dam and Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    126 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    101 m · 31 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 91

    2674 ft · 1 min · Highway 91

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2743 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Las Vegas Freeway

    73.2 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamb Boulevard

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Lamb Boulevard South

    808 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on North Lamb Boulevard

    6.8 mi · 11 min · North Lamb Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard

    60 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Charleston Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix

    2676 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Boulder City Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Boulder City Parkway

    2978 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boulder City Parkway

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Boulder City Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 11 South, US 93 South: Kingman

    43 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto I 11 South, US 93 South: Kingman

    1334 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Hoover Dam Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Hoover Dam Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on West Beale Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    22.1 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

    90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  34. 34

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg-Phoenix Highway

    61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  36. 36

    Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  37. 37

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  41. 41

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

    20.4 mi · 30 min · Grand Avenue

  42. 42

    Take the exit right toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1947 ft · 47 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.3 km · 1 min

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway

  46. 46

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  47. 47

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  49. 49

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  50. 50

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  51. 51

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  52. 52

    Continue on North Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · North Freeway

  53. 53

    Take the exit slight right toward Congress Street, Broadway Boulevard

    2278 ft · 44 sec

  54. 54

    Turn straight onto North Freeway Road

    49 m · 5 sec · North Freeway Road

  55. 55

    Turn left onto West Congress Street

    1776 ft · 56 sec · West Congress Street

  56. 56

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 7 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  57. 57

    Turn left onto North Country Club Road

    40 m · 9 sec · North Country Club Road

  58. 58

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Country Club Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaver Dam and Tucson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
58 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
7 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 South
90.8 mi · 18%
Las Vegas Freeway
73.2 mi · 14%
Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
66 mi · 13%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 11%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 7%
Grand Avenue
26.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 93 South

Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Wickenburg, Phoenix

90.8 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+143.3 mi
365.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Havasu City
04h 03m from Beaver Dam
Leave By
7:48 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaver Dam and Sunny near Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaver Dam to Tucson?

The road trip is about 508.9 miles (819 km) and usually takes 08h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Havasu City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 247.6 miles from Beaver Dam and 261.3 miles from Tucson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 365.6 miles (588.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $83.95 one way or $167.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaver Dam and Sunny near Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Havasu City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Havasu City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Havasu City.

RAIL

El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility

47 mi away
900 Front Street
BUS

Laughlin, Nevada

78 mi away
2121 S. Casino Dr.
RAIL

Kingman

82 mi away
106 4th Street
BUS

Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona

87 mi away
3264 E. Andy Devine Av.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Dam and Tucson. Straight-line distance: 365.61 mi (588.4 km).

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#1 Beaver Dam

Located in the high desert of northwestern Arizona's Mohave County at an elevation of 1,831 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the Virgin River and Interstate 15.

Population0
Coordinates36.8994200, -113.9327400
Altitude558
CountryUnited States
Tucson

#2 Tucson

The second most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Tucson metropolitan area.

Population553,571
Coordinates32.2217400, -110.9264800
Altitude759
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.933088, 36.899462)
End: North Country Club Road (-110.926548, 32.221738)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 819 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.96 gal
67.98 L · about $83.95
Round trip
$167.89
35.92 gal · 135.96 L
Estimated CO2
159.6 kg one way
Round trip: 319.2 kg / 704 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $83.95 $167.89
Mid-grade $5.03 $90.41 $180.82
Premium $5.36 $96.32 $192.64
Diesel $6.27 $112.65 $225.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaver Dam and Tucson. The current time is 10:02:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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