How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Camp Verde, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Camp Verde, AZ is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Havasu City and Camp Verde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Camp Verde.
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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 right toward I 40 East
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
135.2 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 89 South: Ash Fork, Prescott
1837 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3075 ft · 49 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Turn left onto AZ 89A|none
1502 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 89A
826 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Fain Road
7.2 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Turn left onto Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
15.2 mi · 17 min · Dewey-Copper Canyon Highway
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Take the exit left
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
6.3 mi · 6 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward General Crook Trail
2598 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Access Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Access Road
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Turn right onto West General Crook Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · West General Crook Trail
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2694 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and Camp Verde.
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
135 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Clear leaving Lake Havasu City and Sunny near Camp Verde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to Camp Verde?
The road trip is about 241.3 miles (388.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 120.6 miles from Lake Havasu City and 120.7 miles from Camp Verde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.13 one way or $84.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Lake Havasu City and Sunny near Camp Verde.
Stop Ideas Near Paulden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chevron Seligman
Seligman Fire District
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paulden.
Williams, Arizona
Williams Junction, Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and Camp Verde. Straight-line distance: 140.6 mi (226.28 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 Camp Verde
Town of the United States
| Population | 11,259 |
| Coordinates | 34.5636400, -111.8543200 |
| Altitude | 961 |
| Country | United States |
End: Camp Verde (-111.85432, 34.56364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $42.13 | $84.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.43 | $90.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.37 | $94.73 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $54.17 | $108.35 |
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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