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

The driving distance from Glendale, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is about 207 miles (333.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
207.05 mi
04h 18m
Flight
175.58 mi
282.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.58 mi
Kilometers
282.57 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.05 mi
Kilometers
333.22 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bullhead City
Thu, Apr 16, 9:38 AM MST
Return by in Glendale
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-16T05:20
Arrive Bullhead City
Thu, Apr 16, 9:38 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM MST

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

Leave by
8:22 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
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
Congress
AZ

Census-designated Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

From Glendale
103.5 mi
02h 09m
To Bullhead City
103.5 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 28 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    26 mi · 39 min · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

    2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1 m · 1 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    30 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  17. 17

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

    47 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    3017 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    34 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

    1817 ft · 24 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 40 West

    1.2 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    21.5 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas

    68 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto West Beale Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 68 West: Bullhead City, Laughlin

    1.6 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

    16.4 mi · 20 min · Bullhead City-Kingman Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bullhead City–Kingman Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Mohave Valley Highway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Mohave Valley Highway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale and Bullhead 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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
107 mi · 52%
Grand Avenue
33.2 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
21.5 mi · 10%
Bullhead City-Kingman Highway
18.3 mi · 9%
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.96 mi · 4%
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
8.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway

101 mi · 01h 59m

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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
175.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Congress
02h 09m from Glendale
Leave By
8:22 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Glendale and Mostly Cloudy 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 Glendale to Bullhead City?

The road trip is about 207 miles (333.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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 103.5 miles from Glendale and 103.5 miles from Bullhead City.

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

The direct path is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:22 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 Glendale and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bullhead City.

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 Glendale and Bullhead City. Straight-line distance: 175.58 mi (282.57 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

The second most populous city in Arizona.

Population255,307
Coordinates33.5386500, -112.1859900
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Bullhead City

#2 Bullhead City

The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona.

Population40,884
Coordinates35.1477800, -114.5683000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-112.18599, 33.53865)
End: Bullhead City (-114.5683, 35.14778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
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 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.66 L · about $36.19
Round trip
$72.38
14.62 gal · 55.32 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Bullhead City. The current time is 05:20:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.