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Havasu Falls Maps and Directions

Havasu Falls Directions and Area Maps

Getting to the Havasu Falls trailhead (called Hualupai Hilltop) can be confusing and your cell phone won’t work on most of the Havasupai Reservation. Plan ahead and use the Guru’s directions and driving tips to plan your Havasu adventure!

Indian Road 18 is about 60 miles long. It is a maintained dirt road and passenger vehicles can usually travel safely along it. During the summer monsoon thunderstorm season (mid-June through mid-September) though, the road can experience periodic flooding and the dirt will turn into slippery mud. If road conditions aren’t good, it is not recommended to drive down Indian Road 18. Signs on many Havasupai Indian Reservation roads, including Indian Road 18, state that you may not be in the area without a valid permit. A valid campground or Lodge reservation serves as your permit and is all that you need to enter the Reservation and drive to the trailhead. Read the guide below for detailed directions and drive times to Havasupai, or check out our interactive Havasu Falls map to see all Havasupai and nearby destinations and attractions!

Directions to Havasu Falls 

If you need more information for traveling to Havasu Falls check out our trip planning page for camping and hiking information or learn about hotels on our Havasupai Lodge page. You can also read a description of the hike to Havasu Falls.

Havasu Falls from Las Vegas, NV

  • Take US-93 S | 25.0 miles
  • Turn LEFT to stay on US-93 S (Crossing into ARIZONA) | 78.6 miles
  • Merge onto I-40 E | 4.0 miles
  • Take the AZ-66 exit (EXIT 53) toward KINGMAN | 0.1 miles
  • Turn LEFT onto AZ-66 E/HISTORIC US-66. Continue to follow AZ-66 E/HISTORIC US-66 through PEACH SPRINGS, AZ | 49.8 miles
  • Turn LEFT on INDIAN ROAD 18 | 60 miles
  • Arrive at Hualupai Hilltop/Havasu Falls Trailhead

Havasu Falls from Kingman, AZ

  • Take I-40 E | 4.0 miles
  • Take the AZ-66 exit (EXIT 53) toward KINGMAN | 0.1 miles
  • Turn LEFT onto AZ-66 E/HISTORIC US-66 | 49.8 miles
  • Turn LEFT on INDIAN ROAD 18 | 60 miles
  • Arrive at Hualupai Hilltop/Havasu Falls Trailhead

Havasu Falls from Peach Springs, AZ

  • Go SOUTHEAST on AZ-66 E/HISTORIC US-66 | 3 miles
  • Turn LEFT on INDIAN ROAD 18 | 60 miles
  • Arrive at Hualupai Hilltop/Havasu Falls Trailhead

Havasu Falls from Phoenix, AZ

  • Take I-17 N toward FLAGSTAFF | 139.9 miles
  • Merge onto I-40 W toward WILLIAMS | 74.5 miles
  • Take the I-40-BL exit (EXIT 121) toward AZ-66/SELIGMAN | 0.3 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto I-40 BL | 1.0 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto AZ-66 W/HISTORIC US-66 | 34 miles
  • Turn RIGHT on INDIAN ROAD 18 | 60 miles
  • Arrive at Hualupai Hilltop/Havasu Falls Trailhead

Havasu Falls from Grand Canyon South Rim

  • Follow signs for South Entrance/AZ-64 S
  • Continue to follow AZ-64 S | 54.7 mi
  • Merge onto I-40 W | 44.5 miles
  • Take the I-40-BL exit (EXIT 121) toward AZ-66/SELIGMAN | 0.3 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto I-40 BL | 1.0 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto AZ-66 W/HISTORIC US-66 | 34 miles
  • Turn RIGHT on INDIAN ROAD 18 | 60 miles
  • Arrive at Hualupai Hilltop/Havasu Falls Trailhead

Havasu Falls from Sedona, AZ

  • Start out going NORTH on AZ-89 ALT | 24.3 miles
  • Go through two traffic circles, following signs for I-17 N
  • Merge onto I-17 N | 2.7 miles
  • Merge onto I-40 W toward WILLIAMS | 74.5 miles
  • Take the I-40-BL exit (EXIT 121) toward AZ-66/SELIGMAN | 0.3 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto I-40 BL | 1.0 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto AZ-66 W/HISTORIC US-66 | 34 miles
  • Turn RIGHT on INDIAN ROAD 18 | 60 miles
  • Arrive at Hualupai Hilltop/Havasu Falls Trailhead

Havasu Falls from Williams, AZ

  • Merge onto I-40 W | 38.2 miles
  • Take the I-40-BL exit (EXIT 121) toward AZ-66/SELIGMAN | 0.3 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto I-40 BL | 1.0 miles
  • Turn RIGHT onto AZ-66 W/HISTORIC US-66 | 34 miles
  • Turn RIGHT on INDIAN ROAD 18 | 60 miles
  • Arrive at Hualupai Hilltop/Havasu Falls Trailhead

Havasu Falls from Seligman, AZ

  • Turn LEFT onto AZ-66 W/HISTORIC US-66 | 34 miles
  • Turn RIGHT on INDIAN ROAD 18 | 60 miles
  • Arrive at Hualupai Hilltop/Havasu Falls Trailhead

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