Branson to Bullhead City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1196.9 miles 1926.3 km · straight line
1436.4 miles estimated 2311.6 km · driving distance
28h 54min estimated drive time
$138 - $170 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Branson from Bullhead City?

The distance from Branson to Bullhead City is 1196.9 miles (1926.3 km) as the crow flies. Bullhead City is located W of Branson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1436.4 miles, taking about 28h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Branson in Missouri and Bullhead City in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Branson and Bullhead 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 Branson to Bullhead City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 54min $138 - $170 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 41min $115–$215* Budget
Train ~37h 34min $172–$503* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Branson & Bullhead City

Quick Facts

Branson
36.64°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
244m elevation
Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 399 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients