Drive time to Lake Havasu City

Wolverine · #1 (**permalink**) 02-17-2010, 08:26 AM

How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to Lake Havasu City? We found a good deal on a Mazda for my daughter up there. Google maps says it's a 4 hour ride. Does that sound about right? Has anybody done the drive recently? We're trying to determine if the deal is good enough to justify the ride. 2.5 - 3 hours would be much nicer...

Thanks.

Danr55 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-17-2010, 09:05 AM

If you take the Victoria Rd. turnoff, it saves about 1/2 hour. Probably a three hour drive from Mesa.

Wolverine · #3 (**permalink**) 02-17-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Danr55

If you take the Victoria Rd. turnoff, it saves about 1/2 hour. Probably a three hour drive from Mesa.

Hey Dan - where's the Victoria Rd turnoff? I couldn't find it on the map. The best route I could see is to take the 10 to Quartzite and then go north on 95. Another option is to come in from the north off 40 but that's longer.

csx4910 · #4 (**permalink**) 02-17-2010, 11:01 AM

I have made it in 3 1/2 form Phoenix assuming you drive 80 most all the way. If you stick to the speed limit(not that anyone on this forum does) expect closer to 4 hours.

DWRAT · #5 (**permalink**) 02-17-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Wolverine

Hey Dan - where's the Victoria Rd turnoff? I couldn't find it on the map. The best route I could see is to take the 10 to Quartzite and then go north on 95. Another option is to come in from the north off 40 but that's longer.

About 30 miles before quartsite.