Trip from Eloy, AZ to Yuma, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 48m

Distance

190.5 mi

307 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 38m ★

6 AM

2h 49m

8 AM

3h 11m

10 AM

2h 56m

12 PM

2h 54m

3 PM

2h 57m

5 PM

3h 9m

8 PM

2h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Eloy, AZ

András Nyemczovszky

city in and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States

Yuma, AZ

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Trip Overview

This 190.5-mile journey from Eloy, AZ to Yuma, AZ is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes to complete. With an estimated fuel cost of $38, it's an economical option for exploring the Desert Southwest region. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its turn-heavy profile, rather than extensive highway travel. You'll find yourself navigating through familiar territory, as both Eloy and Yuma are situated within Arizona. This route is well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing for a relaxed pace and minimal need for overnight stops.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.3 miles from Eloy, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Frontier Street	—	—
South Sunshine Boulevard	—	—
10 West	—	—
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	—	—
I 8 West	—	—
Phoenix Bypass Route	—	—
Blue Star Memorial Highway	—	—
Giss Parkway	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Frontier Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eloy, AZ and Yuma, AZ.

Start on North Main Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Frontier Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · East Frontier Street

Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Sunshine Boulevard

Take the ramp right toward 10 West: Phoenix

0.3 mi · 44 sec · 10 West: Phoenix

Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

8.6 mi · 8 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

0.4 mi · 36 sec · I 8 West: San Diego

Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

59 mi · 58 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

119 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Giss Parkway

Keep slight left

190 ft · 5 sec

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

249 ft · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

121 ft · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 48-minute duration for this 190.5-mile drive, starting your trip in the morning is ideal, allowing ample time to reach Yuma without rushing. With only one suggested stop and a fuel cost around $38, you have flexibility in pacing. Pay close attention to your navigation, especially as the route is described as turn-heavy. It's wise to confirm your route on East Frontier Street and South Sunshine Boulevard before departing Eloy to ensure a smooth transition onto 10 West and towards Yuma.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 95.3 miles from Eloy, AZ, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 42 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 95.3 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yuma, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Eloy, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eloy, AZ

This is one driving day of about 190.5 miles and 2h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Eloy, AZ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wellton, AZ

95 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Wellton, AZ to Yuma, AZ

32.7 mi · 39m

Pacing Suggestions

Maricopa, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellton, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.3 miles from Eloy, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Charro Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yuma, Arizona

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.5

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19287839790

Visit website

Desert Buzz Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Yuma, Arizona

2.4 mi

Coffee Bean Espresso Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yuma, Arizona

2.9 mi

El Charro Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.5

Yuma, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19287839790

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 190.5

Yuma, Arizona

Hours: 2:30–6:30 pm

+19282107470

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.95 one way

$75.90 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$40.16	$80.33
premium	$5.59	$41.93	$83.87
diesel	$5.61	$42.06	$84.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	57.2	$20.00	$9.14
Efficient EV	47.6	$16.67	$7.62
EV Truck/SUV	76.2	$26.67	$12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Eloy, AZ

Night in Eloy on Saturday

Local time

11:01 PM

MST

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yuma, AZ

Night in Yuma on Saturday

Local time

11:01 PM

MST

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

34 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 48m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 190.5-mile trip between Eloy and Yuma. With a 0% highway share, you won't be experiencing long stretches of high-speed cruising. Instead, the character of this route is defined by its frequent turns and more intimate connection with the local landscape. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch noted, be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road changes. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; it's a more engaging drive through the heart of the Desert Southwest.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: East Frontier Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Eloy, AZ to Yuma, AZ is easy. At 2h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eloy, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 190.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Eloy, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yuma, AZ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Eloy, AZ to Yuma, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

El Charro Cafe

El Charro Cafe

Desert Buzz Cafe

Coffee Bean Espresso Bar

Z Fun Factory

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe

Colorado River State Historic Park

Gateway Park

Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

West Wetlands Park

Childrens Museum of Yuma County

Yuma Visitor Information Center

Sanguinetti House Museum and Gardens

Escape Room Yuma

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Eloy, AZ

Yuma, AZ

Same local time

34 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 48m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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