297 miles · Est. 4.4 hours · Avg $2.50/mile · Gross $743
Day-Trip Economics
Fuel Estimate
$110
Based on avg diesel price
Toll Estimate
$0
Varies by route and state
Net After Costs
$633
Before your other costs
Lane Overview
297
Miles
$2.50
Avg rate/mile
$743
Avg gross rate
moderate
Competition
Las Vegas to Phoenix southbound on US-93 is the return on the Nevada-Arizona hospitality corridor. Consumer goods and casino equipment heading south from Las Vegas's entertainment-driven economy to Phoenix's suburban retail market. Food and beverage supply Phoenix's rapidly growing restaurant and hospitality industry. At $2.40–$2.60/mile with zero tolls, moderate rates are fair on this 297-mile desert run that most carriers can complete comfortably in one day.
US-93 south from Henderson, NV through Kingman, AZ to Wickenburg is the primary commercial vehicle route — the Hoover Dam bypass bridge is mandatory (trucks cannot cross the dam). From Wickenburg, US-93 connects to I-10 or US-60 into Phoenix — most receivers are best accessed via I-10 east or Loop 303. Summer heat between Boulder City and Kingman reaches 115°F — tire pressure management and engine cooling are critical. The Wikieup stretch of US-93 between Kingman and Wickenburg is a two-lane mountain highway with limited passing zones; departing Las Vegas by 6am avoids the worst of the midday heat on this section.
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Return Freight
Phoenix to Las Vegas
297 miles · $2.55/mile avg
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Driver's Complete Guide
Las Vegas to Phoenix is not an Interstate run. US-93 south is a two-lane desert highway for a significant portion of the route, and that changes the character of this haul compared to most lanes in this database. The Hoover Dam bypass — the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge — is where commercial vehicles cross the Colorado River now, bypassing the old road over the dam itself. Know this before you depart and have your routing set accordingly. This is a manageable lane, but respect for the terrain and the summer heat is non-negotiable.
Convention supply chain freight from Las Vegas's enormous convention and trade show industry moves southbound after events conclude. Consumer goods from Las Vegas's distribution infrastructure serve Phoenix's retail market. Casino equipment — gaming machines, table equipment, bar and entertainment supplies — moves on specialty flatbeds and dry-vans. Food and beverage from Las Vegas suppliers heading south for Phoenix's restaurant and hospitality industry is a steady reefer component. During major Vegas conventions, southbound volume spikes as exhibitor freight disperses.
US-93 south from the Henderson/Boulder City area, across the Hoover Dam bypass bridge, through Kingman and Wikieup to Wickenburg, then into Phoenix via US-60 or I-10. Kingman is your primary fuel stop at roughly mile 100 — fuel up there. The stretch from Kingman south through Wikieup to Wickenburg is two-lane mountain highway with limited passing opportunities. Depart Las Vegas before 7am to avoid midday desert heat on this section. Summer temperatures between Boulder City and Kingman exceed 115°F regularly — check tire pressure before departure, never on arrival when tires are hot. Phoenix approach: I-10 east off US-60 gets you to the east valley (Mesa/Chandler); Loop 303 gets you to the west valley (Peoria/Surprise).
At $2.40–$2.60/mile with zero tolls, the math is clean. Convention surge pricing — when Las Vegas has a major convention ending and carriers are in demand to move freight south — can push rates to $2.75+. If you know the Vegas convention calendar, you can time runs to capture those peaks.
Phoenix to Las Vegas northbound is typically stronger because Phoenix supplies Las Vegas with a steady stream of construction materials, food processing, and regional distribution freight. Expect similar or slightly better rates on the return.
Can commercial vehicles still cross Hoover Dam on the old road?
No. Commercial vehicles must use the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge (US-93 bypass). The old road over the dam is closed to trucks. Your GPS may need updating — some older maps still route over the dam.
What's the Wikieup stretch like for passing and safety?
US-93 between Kingman and Wickenburg through Wikieup is two-lane with limited passing zones and significant grades. Drive to conditions — slow traffic ahead means you'll follow it until a passing zone opens. Don't rush it.
Is there a time of day that's best for this run in summer?
Depart Las Vegas between 5am and 7am. You want to be through Kingman and Wikieup before 11am when temperatures become extreme. Arriving in Phoenix mid-afternoon avoids rush hour.
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