El Paso to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490.8 miles 789.8 km · straight line
630.8 miles actual route 1015.1 km · driving distance
11h 8min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from El Paso to Lake Havasu City is 490.8 miles (789.8 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located WNW of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 630.8 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — El Paso 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso 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 El Paso to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 8min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 22min $50–$95* Budget
Train ~10h 35min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM