How far is Gold Camp, AZ from Lake Havasu City, AZ?

The driving distance from Gold Camp, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
246.22 mi
04h 21m
Flight
191.64 mi
308.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.64 mi
Kilometers
308.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.22 mi
Kilometers
396.26 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Havasu City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM MST
Return by in Gold Camp
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gold Camp
2026-04-19T07:09
Arrive Lake Havasu City
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gold Camp
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
Salome
AZ

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

From Gold Camp
128.3 mi
02h 10m
To Lake Havasu City
117.9 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gold Camp and Lake Havasu City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gold Camp and Lake Havasu City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Kirk Drive

    57 m · 11 sec · West Kirk Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Sharon Drive

    618 ft · 28 sec · North Sharon Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Lynn Way

    744 ft · 35 sec · East Lynn Way

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Diane Drive

    1196 ft · 41 sec · East Diane Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Jacque Drive

    158 m · 20 sec · North Jacque Drive

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Queen Valley Drive

    2724 ft · 2 min · East Queen Valley Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Queen Anne Drive

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Queen Anne Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on North Queen Valley Road

    3 mi · 7 min · North Queen Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Phoenix–Globe Highway

    14.7 mi · 18 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    27.1 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

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

    1851 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  24. 24

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  27. 27

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Acoma Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Acoma Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Smoketree Avenue North

    930 ft · 27 sec · Smoketree Avenue North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mescal Loop

    16 m · 2 sec · Mescal Loop

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mescal Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gold Camp 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 43%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
54.6 mi · 22%
Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi · 11%
Papago Freeway
24.3 mi · 10%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.7 mi · 6%
Riverside Drive
7.13 mi · 3%
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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.6 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
02h 10m from Gold Camp
Leave By
8:16 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gold Camp 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 Gold Camp to Lake Havasu City?

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.3 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 128.3 miles from Gold Camp and 117.9 miles from Lake Havasu City.

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

The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.6 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 8:16 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gold Camp and Mostly Sunny near Lake Havasu City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gold Camp and Lake Havasu City. Straight-line distance: 191.64 mi (308.41 km).

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#1 Gold Camp

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America

Population10,159
Coordinates33.2936700, -111.3042900
Altitude604
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: West Kirk Drive (-111.30429, 33.293676)
End: Mescal Loop (-114.322535, 34.483857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.89 L · about $43.02
Round trip
$86.05
17.38 gal · 65.78 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.02 $86.05
Mid-grade $5.34 $46.39 $92.77
Premium $5.57 $48.37 $96.74
Diesel $6.37 $55.32 $110.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gold Camp and Lake Havasu City. The current time is 07:09:59.

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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.