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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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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 Maryvale and Lake Havasu City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Lake Havasu City.
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Start on North 55th Avenue
2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Indian School Road
2685 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road
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Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Papago Freeway
1.6 km · 2 min · West Papago Freeway
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Continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles
2118 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
1851 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn right onto South Acoma Boulevard
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Acoma Boulevard
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Turn right onto Smoketree Avenue North
930 ft · 27 sec · Smoketree Avenue North
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Turn right onto Mescal Loop
16 m · 2 sec · Mescal Loop
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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.
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
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.
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 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).
#1 Maryvale
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
| Population | 208,189 |
| Coordinates | 33.5019900, -112.1776500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Havasu City
A city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 55,865 |
| Coordinates | 34.4839000, -114.3224500 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mescal Loop (-114.322535, 34.483857)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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