Driving from Nevada to Arizona

Nevada to Arizona Driving Directions and Map

The primary way most travelers drive from Nevada to Arizona is along Highway 93.

This highway splits off from Highway 95, outside of Henderson, Nevada south of Las Vegas, winds past Hoover Dam and crosses into Arizona.

In Arizona, the highway travels south through a sparsely populated desert of creosote bushes and jagged mountains until it arrives in Kingman on Interstate 40 in Arizona.

From Kingman, you have to drive east Interstate 40 (I-40) east for about 20 miles.

Here, Highway 93 splits off of I-40 and heads south through the scenic Arizona desert landscape.

Joshua trees are one of the desert highlights when driving from Nevada along Arizona Highway 93

Part of this highway is called the Joshua Forest Scenic Parkway for its large stands of Joshua trees, which are actually a type of large, branching yucca, a member of the lily plant family.

Highway 93 continues south until it hits the Old West town of Wickenburg.

From Wickenburg, you can take Highway 60 east, which runs through the towns of Sunrise, Sun City, El Mirage and Glendale until it reaches Phoenix at Interstate 17.

Part of Arizona Highway 60 is on surface streets and there are many intersections with stoplights, which makes for slow going.

Unless you have lots of extra time, you can exit Highway 60 at its junction with Highway 74, about 11 miles south of Wickenburg.

Take Highway 74 east through the desert for about 33 miles, which passes by Lake Pleasant – a short detour off of Highway 74.

This highway joins Interstate 17 just south of the town of Anthem. You can then head south into Phoenix on I-17.

Driving From Nevada to Arizona: Highway 93 Driving Tips

Driving from Nevada to Arizona on Highway 93 is heavily used route.

If you have the time while driving from Nevada to Arizona, stop off at Lake Pleasant, northwest of Phoenix

It is very popular with drivers traveling from Phoenix, Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Traffic can be heavy on the weekends even though this is a secondary highway.

Highway 93 is a two-lane road for much of its stretch, so the speed limit is lower than it is on the interstate.

The Arizona Highway 93 speed limit is 65 miles per hour.

There are no rest stops other than roadside pullouts with a picnic table along this highway.

Between Kingman and Wickenburg, there are two small towns – Nothing and Wikieup – that have gas stations and small stores and a cafe.

Currently, there can be construction delays in the Burro Creek area, where the Arizona Department of Transportation is adding one lane to each side of the highway.

Looking north from the Burro Creek Bridge along Arizona Highway 93

In the past few years, the Arizona Department of Transportation has been adding passing lanes along sections of Highway 93 between the towns of Wickenburg and Nothing.

However, on the stretches of the road that are still two lanes, you need to watch for passing motorists.

Drivers on Highway 93, in a hurry to reach the slots, are known for their dare devil, hair-raising tactics of passing cars, RVs and semi trucks - making for some real adrenaline-rushing moments.

Watching motorists pass each other can be a harrowing experience!

If you drive Highway 93, keep your headlights on, even in broad daylight.

Do not pass unless you have lots of clearance and a good field of view.

Even if you are not passing, always watch carefully for oncoming traffic.

Your alternate Nevada to Arizona driving route would be to continue east on Interstate 40 until you reach Flagstaff, Arizona.

From the mountain town of Flagstaff, you can head south on Interstate 17 to Phoenix.

Click here to see a map of the driving route from Nevada to Arizona via AZ Highway 93.

√ Arizona Driving Tip: Driving in Arizona? You can get up-to-date Arizona highway information on road closures, construction, delays and weather conditions by calling 511. On the web, visit az511/gov.

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