How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Bullhead City, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City.
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Start on Mescal Loop
16 m · 7 sec · Mescal Loop
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Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North
930 ft · 29 sec · Smoketree Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Acoma Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Acoma Boulevard
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Turn right onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17.7 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
8.6 mi · 9 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Golden Shores, Oatman
1199 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1645 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
994 ft · 11 sec · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Needles Freeway
12 mi · 13 min · Needles Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street
1393 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto J Street
974 ft · 32 sec · J Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
142 m · 14 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto North K Street
1 km · 2 min · North K Street
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Continue on Harbor Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue
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Continue on Mohave Valley Highway
20.5 mi · 32 min · Mohave Valley Highway
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Turn right 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 Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mohave Valley Highway
Continue on Mohave Valley Highway
20.5 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Lake Havasu City and Clear near Bullhead City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to Bullhead City?
The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Desert Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Lake Havasu City and 32.3 miles from Bullhead City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.34 one way or $22.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Lake Havasu City and Clear near Bullhead City.
Stop Ideas Near Desert Hills
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 Desert Hills.
El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility
Laughlin, Nevada
Kingman
Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and Bullhead City. Straight-line distance: 47.94 mi (77.16 km).
#1 Lake Havasu City
A city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 55,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.4839000, -114.3224500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
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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