How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Deer Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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
198.3 mi
03h 40m
Flight
136.84 mi
220.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.84 mi
Kilometers
220.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.3 mi
Kilometers
319.14 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deer Valley
Fri, Apr 24, 11:01 AM MST
Return by in Lake Havasu City
Fri, Apr 24, 2:42 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Havasu City
2026-04-24T07:21
Arrive Deer Valley
Fri, Apr 24, 11:01 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM MST

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

Leave by
9:38 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Havasu City
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 Lake Havasu City
104.9 mi
01h 50m
To Deer Valley
93.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Havasu City and Deer Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Deer Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Mescal Loop

    16 m · 7 sec · Mescal Loop

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smoketree Avenue North

    930 ft · 29 sec · Smoketree Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Acoma Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Acoma Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  5. 5

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward 35th Avenue

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West Beardsley Road

    530 ft · 13 sec · West Beardsley Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 35th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and Deer Valley.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 53%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
54.6 mi · 28%
Agua Fria Freeway
19.7 mi · 10%
Papago Freeway
9.13 mi · 5%
Riverside Drive
7.14 mi · 4%
Rio Vista Highway
4.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.5 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 50m from Lake Havasu City
Leave By
9:38 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Havasu City and Clear near Deer Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to Deer Valley?

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 104.9 miles from Lake Havasu City and 93.3 miles from Deer Valley.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 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 9:38 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Havasu City and Clear near Deer Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and Deer Valley. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.22 km).

Lake Havasu City

#1 Lake Havasu City

A city in Mohave County, Arizona.

Population55,865
Coordinates34.4839000, -114.3224500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Deer Valley

Deer Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6839300, -112.1348800
Altitude419
CountryUnited States
Start: Mescal Loop (-114.322535, 34.483857)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134773, 33.683928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.49 L · about $34.66
Round trip
$69.31
14 gal · 52.98 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $34.66 $69.31
Mid-grade $5.34 $37.37 $74.73
Premium $5.57 $38.96 $77.92
Diesel $6.37 $44.56 $89.12

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Havasu City and Deer Valley. The current time is 07:21:04.

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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.