How far is Deer Valley, AZ from Lake Havasu City, AZ?

The driving distance from Deer Valley, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
209.82 mi
03h 53m
Flight
136.84 mi
220.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.84 mi
Kilometers
220.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.82 mi
Kilometers
337.68 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Havasu City
Fri, Apr 24, 12:45 PM MST
Return by in Deer Valley
Fri, Apr 24, 4:39 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Valley
2026-04-24T08:51
Arrive Lake Havasu City
Fri, Apr 24, 12:45 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Valley
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Deer Valley
104.8 mi
01h 56m
To Lake Havasu City
104.9 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Deer Valley and Lake Havasu City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Valley and Lake Havasu City.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Beardsley Road

    552 ft · 11 sec · West Beardsley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 101 Loop West

    1536 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    19.9 mi · 23 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    3245 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Acoma Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Acoma Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Smoketree Avenue North

    930 ft · 27 sec · Smoketree Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mescal Loop

    16 m · 2 sec · Mescal Loop

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mescal Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Valley and Lake Havasu City.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 50%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
54.6 mi · 26%
Agua Fria Freeway
19.9 mi · 9%
Papago Freeway
8.16 mi · 4%
Riverside Drive
7.13 mi · 3%
Rio Vista Highway
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 56m from Deer Valley
Leave By
9:12 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near Lake Havasu City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Valley to Lake Havasu City?

The road trip is about 209.8 miles (337.7 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Deer Valley and 104.9 miles from Lake Havasu City.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 9:12 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.64 one way or $73.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Deer Valley and Mostly Sunny near Lake Havasu City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Valley and Lake Havasu City. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.22 km).

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#1 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Lake Havasu City

#2 Lake Havasu City

A city in Mohave County, Arizona.

Population55,865
Coordinates34.4839000, -114.3224500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Deer Valley (-112.13488, 33.68393)
End: Lake Havasu City (-114.32245, 34.4839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28.03 L · about $36.64
Round trip
$73.27
14.8 gal · 56.06 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.64 $73.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.50 $79.00
Premium $5.57 $41.19 $82.38
Diesel $6.37 $47.11 $94.22

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Deer Valley and Lake Havasu City. The current time is 08:51:49.

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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.