How far is Bullhead City, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Bullhead City, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bullhead City and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City and Flagstaff.
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Start on 4th Street
6 m · 3 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Mohave Valley Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mohave Valley Highway
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Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
17 mi · 20 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
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Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
1308 ft · 17 sec · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
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Merge slight left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman
2894 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on West Beale Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
141.8 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Flagstaff
1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Historic Route 66
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Historic Route 66
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Continue on West Historic Route 66
718 ft · 26 sec · West Historic Route 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Milton Road
2905 ft · 1 min · South Milton Road
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Continue on West Historic Route 66
137 m · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Historic Route 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bullhead City and Flagstaff.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
142 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bullhead City and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bullhead City to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paulden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Bullhead City and 91.5 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bullhead City and Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Paulden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paulden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bullhead City and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 164.78 mi (265.19 km).
#1 Bullhead City
The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 40,884 |
| Coordinates | 35.1477800, -114.5683000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 180 (-111.651222, 35.198174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $31.74 | $63.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.22 | $68.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.81 | $81.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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