Oracle, AZ to Yuma, AZ is 244.7 miles and takes about 4h 31m via Blue Star Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within the Desert Southwest, moving from one part of Arizona to another. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, so plan for a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate journey. It's a straightforward path across the state, ideal if you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.4 miles from Oracle, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
118.9 mi
2h 2m
Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi
58m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
19.6 mi
19m
East Park Link Drive
18.4 mi
29m
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
9.9 mi
11m
Tucson-Globe Highway
9.1 mi
12m
East Camino Adelante
5.1 mi
7m
East American Avenue
2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 118.9 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oracle, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on Evergreen Drive
253 ft·14 sec·Evergreen Drive
2
Turn left onto East American Avenue
2.0 mi·4 min·East American Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 77
9.1 mi·12 min·Tucson-Globe Highway
4
Turn right onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist
0.4 mi·26 sec·State Route 79
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on AZ 79; US 80 Hist
9.9 mi·11 min·Pinal Pioneer Parkway
6
Turn left onto East Park Link Drive
18 mi·29 min·East Park Link Drive
7
At end of road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante
5.1 mi·7 min·East Camino Adelante
8
Turn left onto Picacho Peak Road
376 ft·12 sec·Picacho Peak Road
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
10
Merge onto I 10
20 mi·19 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Exit 199Toward I 8 West: San Diego
12
Continue on I 8
59 mi·58 min·Phoenix Bypass Route
13
Continue on I 8
119 mi·2 hr 2 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Giss Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft·4 sec
16
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
251 ft·4 sec·Harold C Giss Parkway
17
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Harold C Giss Parkway
18
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
120 ft·2 sec·Harold C Giss Parkway
19
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi·36 sec·Harold C Giss Parkway
20
Turn right onto I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist
0.3 mi·35 sec·South 4th Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
I 8 BUS
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 31m estimated drive time and 244.7-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Oracle, AZ, to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. The single recommended stop suggests you can cover significant ground before needing a break. With a fuel cost estimated at $49, be sure to check current prices and fill up before heading out, especially as you'll be on surface roads for much of the drive where services might be less frequent than on major interstates.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.4 miles from Oracle, AZ, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.9 miles.
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 54 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.4 miles or 2h 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 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yuma, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oracle, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Oracle, AZ
This is one driving day of about 244.7 miles and 4h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Oracle, 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.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 118.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.2 and 243.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.2 mi into trip|~17m in|AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79
Turn right onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
39.9 mi into trip|~59m in|East Camino Adelante
At end of road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante
Navigation decision point
5
45.4 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
65 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 8 West: San Diego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
5
243.4 mi into trip|~4h 28m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.36 one way
$86.72 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$46.44
$92.87
premium
$5.04
$48.57
$97.15
diesel
$4.80
$46.20
$92.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.4
0
$25.69
$11.75
Efficient EV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
EV Truck/SUV
97.9
1
$34.26
$15.66
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Oracle, AZ
Morning
in Oracle on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
MST
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
SSW 5 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Yuma, AZ
Morning
in Yuma on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
MST
Current temp
106°F
Sunny
SE 5 mph5% chanceLive 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
39 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
4h 31m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 67.5
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 244.7 miles and is primarily surface roads, with only a 5% highway share. You'll experience the longest stretch of continuous driving on the Blue Star Memorial Highway for 118.9 miles. After the highway portion concludes, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. This suggests a drive with more opportunities for observing local scenery and potentially encountering more traffic signals and intersections.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.9 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (East Camino Adelante): Navigation decision point; at 45.4 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yuma is the largest city and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona. It is in the southwest corner of the state, across the Colorado River from California and near two Mexican states of Baja California and Sonora.
Top landmarks
•Brown House — historic house in Yuma, Arizona, USA
•Masonic Temple — in Yuma, Arizona
•Gandolfo Theatre — former movie theater in Yuma, Arizona, United States
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.9 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 21 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.9 miles (East Camino Adelante): Navigation decision point; at 45.4 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Yuma, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
