How far is Bullhead City, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?

The driving distance from Bullhead City, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.85 mi
03h 35m
Flight
172.95 mi
278.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.95 mi
Kilometers
278.34 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.85 mi
Kilometers
340.94 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodyear
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM MST
Return by in Bullhead City
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bullhead City
2026-04-18T06:20
Arrive Goodyear
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bullhead City
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Congress
AZ

Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

From Bullhead City
105.9 mi
01h 47m
To Goodyear
105.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 23 mph N
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bullhead City and Goodyear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City and Goodyear.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    6 m · 3 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mohave Valley Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mohave Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

    17 mi · 20 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

    1308 ft · 17 sec · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 93 South: Kingman

    2894 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Beale Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street

  11. 11

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

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    22.1 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

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

    90.8 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    11 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3042 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  16. 16

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

    42 m · 6 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  18. 18

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

    42 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2607 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    32 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  24. 24

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

    61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  26. 26

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue

  31. 31

    Take the exit right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2732 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway

    1948 ft · 42 sec · Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Litchfield Road

    2059 ft · 54 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Litchfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Litchfield Road

  38. 38

    Continue on South Litchfield Road

    103 m · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Litchfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bullhead City and Goodyear.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
6 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 93 South
91.4 mi · 43%
Purple Heart Trail
22.1 mi · 10%
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
17.3 mi · 8%
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16.3 mi · 8%
Grand Avenue
16.1 mi · 8%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
14.1 mi · 7%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congress
01h 47m from Bullhead City
Leave By
9:48 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bullhead City and Sunny near Goodyear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bullhead City to Goodyear?

The road trip is about 211.8 miles (340.9 km) and usually takes 03h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Bullhead City and 105.9 miles from Goodyear.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bullhead City and Sunny near Goodyear.

Stop Ideas Near Congress

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Congress, 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 Congress.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

96 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

103 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

110 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

112 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bullhead City and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 172.95 mi (278.34 km).

Bullhead City

#1 Bullhead City

The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona.

Population40,884
Coordinates35.1477800, -114.5683000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Goodyear

#2 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Mohave Valley Highway (-114.568365, 35.147787)
End: West Yuma Road (-112.358192, 33.435341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.3 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.07
14.96 gal · 56.6 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $37.03 $74.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.93 $79.86
Premium $5.57 $41.63 $83.27
Diesel $6.37 $47.62 $95.24

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bullhead City and Goodyear. The current time is 06:20:35.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.