How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Flagstaff, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arizona, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Havasu City and Flagstaff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Flagstaff.
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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
180.7 mi · 3 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Flagstaff
1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Historic Route 66
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Historic Route 66
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Continue on West Historic Route 66
718 ft · 26 sec · West Historic Route 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Milton Road
2905 ft · 1 min · South Milton Road
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Continue on West Historic Route 66
137 m · 14 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Historic Route 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and Flagstaff.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
181 mi · 03h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Havasu City and Partly Sunny near Flagstaff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to Flagstaff?
The road trip is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Lake Havasu City and 104.5 miles from Flagstaff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 10:34 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Havasu City and Partly Sunny near Flagstaff.
Stop Ideas Near Kingman
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 Kingman.
Kingman
Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona
Laughlin, Nevada
El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and Flagstaff. Straight-line distance: 159.31 mi (256.38 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 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 180 (-111.651222, 35.198174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.07 | $78.15 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.74 | $81.49 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.60 | $93.20 |
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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