How far is Lake Havasu City, AZ from San Luis, AZ?
The driving distance from Lake Havasu City, AZ to San Luis, AZ is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Havasu City and San Luis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Havasu City and San Luis.
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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
6 mi · 9 min · North Central Boulevard
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on East 16th Street
5.8 mi · 8 min · East 16th Street
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Turn left onto South Araby Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Araby Road
30 m · 1 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
723 ft · 9 sec · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
57 m · 3 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
2417 ft · 33 sec · South Araby Road
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Continue on Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
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Continue on East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
2637 ft · 55 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Urtuzuastegui Street
1286 ft · 38 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Havasu City and San Luis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 01h 22m
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 San Luis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Havasu City to San Luis?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Quartzsite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Lake Havasu City and 88.2 miles from San Luis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:40 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.84 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Lake Havasu City and Sunny near San Luis.
Stop Ideas Near Quartzsite
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 Quartzsite.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Havasu City and San Luis. Straight-line distance: 140.49 mi (226.1 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 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 31,520 |
| Coordinates | 32.4870000, -114.7821800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Luis (-114.78218, 32.487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $30.84 | $61.69 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.26 | $66.51 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $34.68 | $69.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $39.66 | $79.32 |
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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