Driving from Nevada to ArizonaNevada to Arizona Driving Directions and Map
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. 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 TipsThe Nevada to Arizona on Highway 93 route is a heavily used used corridor.
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. Currently, most of 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, unless otherwise indicated. The Arizona Department of Transportation has been making road improvements with the ultimate goal of converting Highway 93, from Wickenburg to the Colorado River, into a four-lane highway. Several more projects are planned or currently underway, including:
There are no rest stops other than roadside pullouts with a picnic table along most of this highway. Between Kingman and Wickenburg, there are two small towns – Nothing and Wikieup – that have gas stations and small stores and a cafe.
On the stretches of roadway 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.
Note: This page is intended for informational purposes only. Construction projects, traffic conditions, weather or other events may cause road conditions to differ from those described here. This information is not meant to cover every possible scenario or outcome. Before you travel, do your homework. YOU are solely responsible for your personal safety. We cannot assume responsibility for you or anyone else's safety that reads and uses this information. Always inquire locally before traveling. Always be conservative when planning your trips and routes.Arizona-Vacation-Planner.com accepts no responsibility for any loss, injury or inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information. Return to Driving to Arizona page from Driving from Nevada to Arizona page
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