Origin
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Late night in Fortuna Foothills on Sunday
Local time
1:06 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fortuna Foothills, 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
21m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Brent Singleton
Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Fortuna Foothills to Yuma, you are looking at a quick 16-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes. This short commute is ideal for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops along the way. You will primarily navigate via the Blue Star Memorial Highway, South Foothills Boulevard, and Harold C. Giss Parkway. Budgeting about $3 for fuel should be plenty for this brief transit across the Desert Southwest. Whether you are heading into the city for errands or connecting between these two desert communities, the route is straightforward and manageable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| South Foothills Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harold C Giss Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 40th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Sheryl Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on South Sheryl Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Sheryl Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East 40th Street
3
Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Foothills Boulevard
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge onto I 8
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Giss Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft
·
4 sec
8
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
251 ft
·
4 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
9
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
10
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
11
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
12
Turn right onto I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
I 8 BUS
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 40th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Foothills Boulevard
Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Harold C Giss Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist / South 4th Avenue
Turn right onto I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist / South 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.37 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Yuma, AZ
Late night in Yuma on Sunday
Local time
1:06 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
28 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
21m 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 that transitions from suburban stretches into the heart of Yuma. Only 6 miles of this 16-mile trip are spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 12.9 miles you spend on the Blue Star Memorial Highway. Because the route is dominated by turns, you should stay alert as the environment shifts from the Foothills area toward the city center. It lacks the monotony of a long interstate haul, offering instead a more engaging, hands-on driving experience.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 40th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Foothills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Foothills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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