Dallas, Texas to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1013.8 miles 1631.6 km · straight line
1175.7 miles actual route 1892.1 km · driving distance
20h 22min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Lake Havasu City is 1013.8 miles (1631.6 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located WNW of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.7 miles, taking about 20h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas and Lake Havasu City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dallas, Texas to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 22min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 26min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~26h 29min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 338 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM