How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arizona, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Lake Havasu City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Lake Havasu 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
180.6 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker
1420 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17.7 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Acoma Boulevard West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Acoma Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
930 ft · 27 sec · Smoketree Avenue North
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Turn right onto Mescal Loop
16 m · 2 sec · Mescal Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mescal Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagstaff and Lake Havasu City.
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
181 mi · 03h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Flagstaff and 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 Flagstaff to Lake Havasu City?
The road trip is about 207.3 miles (333.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Flagstaff and 104.4 miles from Lake Havasu City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 10:42 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.19 one way or $72.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Flagstaff and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.
Stop Ideas Near Kingman
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 Kingman.
Kingman
Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona
Laughlin, Nevada
El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Lake Havasu City. Straight-line distance: 159.31 mi (256.38 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 Lake Havasu City
A city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 55,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.4839000, -114.3224500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mescal Loop (-114.322535, 34.483857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.69 | $81.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.54 | $93.07 |
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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