How far is Show Low, AZ from Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The driving distance from Show Low, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ is about 343.6 miles (553 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Show Low and Lake Havasu City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Show Low and Lake Havasu City.
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Start on East Deuce of Clubs
1.1 km · 2 min · East Deuce of Clubs
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Turn left onto North Penrod Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North Penrod Road
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2176 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
900 ft · 12 sec · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 77
2 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 77
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1036 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Hopi Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hopi Drive
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Take the ramp left toward Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2655 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
274 mi · 4 hr 35 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker
1420 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17.7 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Acoma Boulevard West
2.1 mi · 4 min · Acoma Boulevard West
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Turn left 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 Show Low and Lake Havasu City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
274 mi · 04h 35m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Show Low 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 Show Low to Lake Havasu City?
The road trip is about 343.6 miles (553 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Williams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.6 miles from Show Low and 172 miles from Lake Havasu City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.3 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 6:06 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.06 one way or $120.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Show Low and Sunny near Lake Havasu City.
Stop Ideas Near Williams
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 Williams.
Williams, Arizona
Williams Junction, Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Show Low and Lake Havasu City. Straight-line distance: 245.3 mi (394.78 km).
#1 Show Low
City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 11,578 |
| Coordinates | 34.2542100, -110.0298300 |
| Altitude | 1927 |
| 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: 553 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 17m |
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 | $60.06 | $120.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $64.75 | $129.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $67.52 | $135.03 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $77.22 | $154.44 |
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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