How far is San Luis, AZ from Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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 26m.
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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 San Luis and Lake Havasu City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Luis and Lake Havasu City.
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Start on Urtuzuastegui Street
6 m · 1 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1254 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East C Street
1312 ft · 42 sec · East C Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1371 ft · 31 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
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Continue on Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
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Continue on South Araby Road
2412 ft · 31 sec · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
54 m · 2 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
700 ft · 11 sec · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Araby Road
26 m · 1 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Araby Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 16th Street
5.8 mi · 8 min · East 16th Street
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on South Central Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · South 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 San Luis 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.
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 01h 22m
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 San Luis 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 San Luis to Lake Havasu City?
The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 88.4 miles from San Luis and 89.8 miles from Lake Havasu City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 10:06 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Luis and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Luis and Lake Havasu City. Straight-line distance: 140.49 mi (226.1 km).
#1 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 31,520 |
| Coordinates | 32.4870000, -114.7821800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $31.14 | $62.28 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $33.58 | $67.15 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.04 | $80.08 |
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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