How far is Maryvale, AZ from Lake Havasu City, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.67 mi
03h 25m
Flight
140.35 mi
225.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.35 mi
Kilometers
225.87 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.67 mi
Kilometers
305.25 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Havasu City
Wed, Jun 3, 6:47 PM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Wed, Jun 3, 10:12 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-06-03T15:21
Arrive Lake Havasu City
Wed, Jun 3, 6:47 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryvale
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Maryvale
98.1 mi
01h 42m
To Lake Havasu City
91.6 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
107°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 7:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
99°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Lake Havasu City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Lake Havasu City.

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Indian School Road

    2685 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North 59th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Papago Freeway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Papago Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    2118 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Acoma Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Acoma Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Smoketree Avenue North

    930 ft · 27 sec · Smoketree Avenue North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mescal Loop

    16 m · 2 sec · Mescal Loop

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mescal Loop

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Lake Havasu City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 55%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
54.6 mi · 29%
Papago Freeway
12 mi · 6%
Riverside Drive
7.13 mi · 4%
Rio Vista Highway
4.37 mi · 2%
South Acoma Boulevard
3.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.3 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 42m from Maryvale
Leave By
10:10 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryvale and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Lake Havasu City?

The road trip is about 189.7 miles (305.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 98.1 miles from Maryvale and 91.6 miles from Lake Havasu City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 10:10 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.12 one way or $66.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Lake Havasu City. Straight-line distance: 140.35 mi (225.87 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Lake Havasu City

#2 Lake Havasu City

A city in Mohave County, Arizona.

Population55,865
Coordinates34.4839000, -114.3224500
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: North 55th Avenue (-112.177779, 33.501991)
End: Mescal Loop (-114.322535, 34.483857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.34 L · about $33.12
Round trip
$66.24
13.38 gal · 50.68 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.12 $66.24
Mid-grade $5.34 $35.71 $71.42
Premium $5.57 $37.24 $74.47
Diesel $6.37 $42.59 $85.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryvale and Lake Havasu City. The current time is 15:21:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.