How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Bullhead City, AZ?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.8 miles (265.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Bullhead City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Bullhead City.
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Start on West Historic Route 66
153 m · 15 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Turn slight left onto South Milton Road
2868 ft · 1 min · South Milton Road
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Turn right onto West Historic Route 66
4 mi · 7 min · West Historic Route 66
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Take the ramp straight
2469 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
141.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
68 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beale Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
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Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
16.4 mi · 20 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
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Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Mohave Valley Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mohave Valley Highway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
6 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff and Bullhead City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
141 mi · 02h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Flagstaff and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bullhead City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Bullhead City?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Paulden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Flagstaff and 90.2 miles from Bullhead City.
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 15.3 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.49 one way or $62.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Flagstaff and Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bullhead City.
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 Flagstaff and Bullhead City. Straight-line distance: 164.78 mi (265.19 km).
#1 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bullhead City
The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 40,884 |
| Coordinates | 35.1477800, -114.5683000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bullhead City (-114.5683, 35.14778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $31.49 | $62.98 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
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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