How far is Mohave Valley, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?
The driving distance from Mohave Valley, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
Driving 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 04h 05m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mohave Valley and Buckeye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mohave Valley and Buckeye.
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Start on Winter Haven Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Winter Haven Drive
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Turn right onto Calle del Media
84 m · 14 sec · Calle del Media
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Turn right onto Valley Parkway
1874 ft · 1 min · Valley Parkway
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Turn slight left onto Cimarron Boulevard
941 ft · 47 sec · Cimarron Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohave Valley Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohave Valley Highway
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Continue on Harbor Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue
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Continue on North K Street
1 km · 2 min · North K Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
142 m · 15 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto J Street
1346 ft · 37 sec · J Street
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Take the ramp left
1265 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Needles Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
1786 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Route 95
47.4 mi · 55 min · Route 95
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Turn left onto Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road
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Turn right
2128 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on California Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 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
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
91.9 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Gila Bend
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
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Turn left onto MC 85
2.1 mi · 4 min · MC 85
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Continue on East Monroe Avenue
2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mohave Valley and Buckeye.
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
91.9 mi · 01h 32m
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 Mohave Valley and Mostly Clear near Buckeye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mohave Valley to Buckeye?
The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 104.5 miles from Mohave Valley and 104.6 miles from Buckeye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:50 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.22 one way or $62.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mohave Valley and Mostly Clear near Buckeye.
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 Mohave Valley and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 157.48 mi (253.44 km).
#1 Mohave Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.9330600, -114.5888500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckeye (-112.58378, 33.37032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $4.23 | $31.22 | $62.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.58 | $33.83 | $67.66 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $36.25 | $72.50 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $45.81 | $91.62 |
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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