Bullhead City to Santa Maria: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332.1 miles 534.5 km · straight line
398.5 miles estimated 641.4 km · driving distance
8h 1min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Bullhead City from Santa Maria?

The distance from Bullhead City to Santa Maria is 332.1 miles (534.5 km) as the crow flies. Santa Maria is located W of Bullhead City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.5 miles, taking about 8h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Bullhead City in Arizona and Santa Maria in California.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bullhead City and Santa Maria. 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 Bullhead City to Santa Maria

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 1min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 37min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 37min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bullhead City & Santa Maria

Quick Facts

Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m elevation
Santa Maria
34.95°N, 120.44°W
America/Los_Angeles
67m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients