Kingman to Lake Tahoe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

425.6 miles 685 km · straight line
510.8 miles estimated 822 km · driving distance
10h 17min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Kingman from Lake Tahoe?

The distance from Kingman to Lake Tahoe is 425.6 miles (685 km) as the crow flies. Lake Tahoe is located NW of Kingman. By car, the driving distance is approximately 510.8 miles, taking about 10h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Kingman in Arizona and Lake Tahoe in California.

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. 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 Kingman and Lake Tahoe. 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 Kingman to Lake Tahoe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 17min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 20min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 46min $61–$179* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kingman & Lake Tahoe

Quick Facts

Kingman
35.19°N, 114.05°W
America/Phoenix
1021m elevation
Lake Tahoe
39.10°N, 120.03°W
America/Los_Angeles
1897m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 142 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients