How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from Prescott Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to Prescott Valley, AZ is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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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 Prescott Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and Prescott Valley.
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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
135.2 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 89 South: Ash Fork, Prescott
1837 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3075 ft · 49 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Turn left onto AZ 89A|none
1502 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 89A
826 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glassford Hill Road
2338 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto North Glassford Hill Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Glassford Hill Road
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Turn left onto Spouse Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Spouse Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spouse Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and Prescott Valley.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
135 mi · 02h 15m
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 Prescott 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 Prescott Valley?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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 103.4 miles from Lake Havasu City and 103.5 miles from Prescott Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.4 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 9:28 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.14 one way or $72.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Havasu City and Sunny near Prescott Valley.
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 Prescott Valley. Straight-line distance: 114.53 mi (184.32 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 Prescott Valley
Town of the United States
| Population | 47,901 |
| Coordinates | 34.6100200, -112.3157200 |
| Altitude | 1532 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prescott Valley (-112.31572, 34.61002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $36.14 | $72.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.97 | $77.93 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.63 | $81.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.47 | $92.94 |
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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