How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Coolidge, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Coolidge, AZ is about 256.6 miles (413 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Havasu City and Coolidge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Coolidge.
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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 left onto North Acoma Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Acoma Boulevard
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Turn left onto California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road
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Take the ramp left
2715 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
1721 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
91 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
2076 ft · 39 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn right onto North Arizona Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Arizona Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
1961 ft · 56 sec · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and Coolidge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 46m
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 Lake Havasu City and Partly Sunny near Coolidge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to Coolidge?
The road trip is about 256.6 miles (413 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 Lake Havasu City and 128.4 miles from Coolidge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 7:24 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.86 one way or $89.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Havasu City and Partly Sunny near Coolidge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and Coolidge. Straight-line distance: 191.83 mi (308.72 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 Coolidge
City in Arizona, United States
| Population | 13,769 |
| Coordinates | 32.9778400, -111.5176200 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coolidge (-111.51762, 32.97784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $44.86 | $89.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $48.36 | $96.72 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $50.43 | $100.86 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $57.68 | $115.35 |
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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