Delano to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292 miles 470 km · straight line
365.1 miles estimated 587.5 km · driving distance
7h 21min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
106° ESE bearing direction

How far is Delano from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Delano to Lake Havasu City is 292 miles (470 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located ESE of Delano. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.1 miles, taking about 7h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Delano in California and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Delano 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 Delano to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 21min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 49min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 59min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Delano & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Delano
35.77°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
96m 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 97 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients