How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Peoria, AZ?
Fastest route
Lake Havasu City, AZ is 198 miles (318.65 kilometers) from Peoria, AZ by car, following the I-10 E route. The drive time is approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes. The halfway point is Salome, AZ.
Here are some recommended routes from Lake Havasu City to Peoria by car:
- Route 1: 3 hours and 12 minutes, 190.8 miles
- Smoketree Ave N
- AZ-95 S/S California Ave
- Vicksburg Rd
- I-10 E
- AZ-101 Loop N
- Peoria Ave
- Route 2: 3 hours and 26 minutes, 188.3 miles
- Smoketree Ave N
- AZ-95 S/S California Ave
- AZ-72 E
- US-60 E
- 83rd Ave
- Route 3: 3 hours and 48 minutes, 228.8 miles
- Smoketree Ave N
- AZ-95 N
- I-40 E
- US-93 S
- US-60 E
- 83rd Ave
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Havasu City and Peoria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Peoria.
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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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3
Turn left onto North Acoma Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Acoma Boulevard
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4
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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10
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
7.9 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peoria Avenue
1814 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto West Peoria Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Peoria Avenue
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Turn right onto North 85th Avenue
59 m · 11 sec · North 85th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
1354 ft · 49 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North 83rd Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · North 83rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 83rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and Peoria.
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.
Sunny leaving Lake Havasu City and Sunny near Peoria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to Peoria?
The road trip is about 188.5 miles (303.4 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 99.1 miles from Lake Havasu City and 89.4 miles from Peoria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 9:38 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.92 one way or $65.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Havasu City and Sunny near Peoria.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and Peoria. Straight-line distance: 134.71 mi (216.8 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 Peoria
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 179,872 |
| Coordinates | 33.5806000, -112.2373800 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.50 | $71.00 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.01 | $74.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.33 | $84.67 |
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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