Where to meet halfway between Phoenix and Lake Havasu City? Also I-10 vs 60

I am going on a road trip this weekend to pick up a foster dog, planning on meeting halfway between Phoenix and Lake Havasu City. Looks like there is a lot of nothing halfway there (well, small towns.)

Looking at Salome, Vicksburg (or maybe Quartzsite even though it is a little further.) Any suggestions?

Also, with all the I-10 traffic/etc is it worth it to just take the 60 instead? I don't mind the extra time, and it might be fun to explore some of the towns on the way. Haven't driven the 60 from wickenburg west in a long time, is the road kept up and not crazy traffic?

Any suggestions appreciated!