How far is New River, AZ from Henderson, NV?
The driving distance from New River, AZ to Henderson, NV is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 57m 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 05h 28m.
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.
City in Arizona, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New River and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New River and Henderson.
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Start on North Kelley Road
1083 ft · 42 sec · North Kelley Road
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Turn left onto West New River Road
1769 ft · 40 sec · West New River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto I-17 Frontage Road
1415 ft · 31 sec · I-17 Frontage Road
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Turn right onto New River Road
1707 ft · 45 sec · New River Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-17 South: Phoenix
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 74 West: Carefree Highway, Wickenburg
2722 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Carefree Highway
30 mi · 42 min · West Carefree Highway
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Turn right onto Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.2 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1 m · 1 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
2772 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
30 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
1.2 mi · 3 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
47 m · 7 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
3017 ft · 1 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Turn left onto Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
34 m · 4 sec · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
101.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
1817 ft · 24 sec · Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 40 West
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
21.5 mi · 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 93: Beale Street, Las Vegas
68 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Beale Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
66.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on Hoover Dam Bypass
3.4 mi · 5 min · Hoover Dam Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 BUS North, NV 172 East: Boulder City, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead
827 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 93 BUS North: Boulder City
6 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 582: Boulder Highway
1900 ft · 46 sec
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Turn straight onto South Boulder Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Boulder Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Boulder Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New River and Henderson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
101 mi · 01h 59m
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 New River and Sunny near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New River to Henderson?
The road trip is about 265.6 miles (427.5 km) and usually takes 05h 28m 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?
Kingman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.8 miles from New River and 132.8 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 6:02 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.80 one way or $87.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New River and Sunny near Henderson.
Stop Ideas Near Kingman
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 Kingman.
Kingman
Kingman (Greyhound), Arizona
Laughlin, Nevada
El Garces Intermodal Transportation Facility
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New River and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 217.91 mi (350.69 km).
#1 New River
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 10,740 |
| Coordinates | 33.9158700, -112.1359900 |
| Altitude | 614 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Henderson
The second most populous city in Nevada and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 329,172 |
| Coordinates | 36.0397000, -114.9819400 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-114.98194, 36.0397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $4.67 | $43.80 | $87.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $47.17 | $94.34 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $50.25 | $100.50 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $58.77 | $117.54 |
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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