Clarksdale to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1352 miles 2175.9 km · straight line
1622.5 miles estimated 2611.1 km · driving distance
32h 38min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Clarksdale to Lake Havasu City is 1352 miles (2175.9 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located W of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1622.5 miles, taking about 32h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi and Lake Havasu 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 Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 38min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 10min $130–$243* Budget
Train ~42h 25min $195–$568* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m 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 451 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients