How far is Mohave Valley, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Mohave Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mohave Valley and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mohave Valley and Phoenix.
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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
104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
549 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
136 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
2414 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Adams Street
776 ft · 40 sec · West Adams Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
125 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mohave Valley and Phoenix.
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
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 Mohave Valley and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mohave Valley to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 118 miles from Mohave Valley and 129.6 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 8:18 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mohave Valley and Sunny near Phoenix.
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 Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 176.57 mi (284.16 km).
#1 Mohave Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 2,616 |
| Coordinates | 34.9330600, -114.5888500 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $43.27 | $86.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $46.65 | $93.31 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $48.65 | $97.29 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $55.64 | $111.28 |
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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