How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Glendale, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Glendale, AZ is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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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 Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Glendale.
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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
8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
1872 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Glendale Avenue East, Glendale Sports Facilities
110 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Glendale Avenue
4.9 mi · 10 min · West Glendale Avenue
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Turn right onto North 58th Avenue
590 ft · 20 sec · North 58th Avenue
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Continue on West Lamar Road
112 m · 15 sec · West Lamar Road
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Turn right onto North 57th Drive
95 m · 15 sec · North 57th Drive
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1288 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and Glendale.
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.
Clear leaving Lake Havasu City and Sunny near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to Glendale?
The road trip is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 99.5 miles from Lake Havasu City and 93.6 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 9:26 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.77 one way or $67.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Lake Havasu City and Sunny near Glendale.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 138.7 mi (223.21 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 Glendale
The second most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 255,307 |
| Coordinates | 33.5386500, -112.1859900 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 60 (-112.186, 33.538642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $33.77 | $67.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.41 | $72.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.96 | $75.92 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.42 | $86.83 |
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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