Apple Valley, California to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

163 miles 262.4 km · straight line
203.8 miles estimated 328 km · driving distance
4h 6min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
90° E bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Lake Havasu City is 163 miles (262.4 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located E of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 203.8 miles, taking about 4h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California and Lake Havasu City. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, California to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 6min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 55min $16–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 54min $24–$71* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 54 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 152.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients