For someone not familiar with the area, I strongly recommend that you go to PS through Phoenix. The time difference in driving is negligible as the route which you plan through Kingman is 2 lane roads in rather desolate areas versus using the well-traveled interstate highways via Phoenix.

If you are unaware that the road to Kingman from GC is a 4-lane interstate highway then I suspect that sending you on more scenic routes is not wise.

Have you ever driven in the US before?

Thanks both for advice.

I driven in US before but that is about 20 years ago. I prefer driving on well travelled road since I not familiar with the area and is not a local.

Any good night stop between GC to Phoenix?

Sedona would be a very good choice.

Or if you want to get to about the halfway point, pick someplace around Phoenix.

Thanks. If i need to arrive Phoenix before night fall, what time do i need to set off from GC?

If you are not used to driving on busy highways I would take your first itinerary and stay in Kingman or Lake Havasu. The roads between Kingman and I-10 are not heavily travelled and therefore would be easier to drive but I think enough people are on them that you would be safe. Just make sure you take plenty of water - necessary any time of the year in the desert.

Driving Arizona Hwy 95 from I-40 west of Kingman to LHC and then on to Quartzite on the east side of the Colorado River would be what Marian suggests. This route would be safe, somewhat scenic but also slow.

Thanks Marian & Bob. I will need to decide based on yours advice.

what time do i need to set off from GC to reach Kingman before night fall ?

GC to Kingman, without stops, is less than 3 hours. Count on one hour longer if you take R66 between Seligman and Kingman. This part of R66 is a smooth 65mph drive and is worth the detour. Make your stops in Seligman and Hackberry.

Easiest from KIngman would be to take us95 to Blythe and I10 west to Palm Spring but you also can take 62 west and 177 to I10 from Vidal Junction. I'd avoid driving 62 all the way to 29Palms and on to Palm Springs from there. From 29Palms is a busy highway and a steep descend from Morongo Valley to I10. PLus there are roadworks driving into Palm Springs from there. So I recommend Kingman to Needles, us95 south to Vidal Junction and 62 and 177 to I10. Fill your tank in Az, cheaper than in Ca. Btw if you are an R66 buff you should take National Trails hw (R66) and make a stop at Roy's Cafe. Pump is open there but fuelprize is $ 4,89 right now.....

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