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

677.7 miles 1090.6 km · straight line
813.2 miles estimated 1308.7 km · driving distance
16h 22min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Hereford, Texas from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Hereford, Texas to Lake Havasu City is 677.7 miles (1090.6 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located W of Hereford, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 813.2 miles, taking about 16h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Hereford, 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 Hereford, Texas 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 Hereford, Texas to Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 22min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 38min $65–$122* Budget
Train ~21h 17min $98–$285* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hereford, Texas & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Hereford, Texas
34.82°N, 102.40°W
America/Chicago
1163m 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 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients