Denver to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

628.9 miles 1012.1 km · straight line
897.1 miles actual route 1443.8 km · driving distance
15h 44min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Denver to Lake Havasu City is 628.9 miles (1012.1 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located WSW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 897.1 miles, taking about 15h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 44min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 53min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~20h 27min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM