Origin
San Luis, AZ
Night in San Luis on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
MST
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Luis, 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
33m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Luis, AZ
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Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short 25.4-mile drive from San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ, will take you about 36 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you won't need an overnight stay. The main roads you'll encounter are Main Street, Avenue J, and County 18th Street, indicating a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this is an economical option for getting between these two points in the Desert Southwest. Expect a straightforward journey with no designated stops, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Avenue B | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| Avenue J | 3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| County 16th Street | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Avenue I | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West 1st Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Avenue B
— 7.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Luis, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on Urtuzuastegui Street
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Urtuzuastegui Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 95
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on US 95
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto US 95
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on US 95
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 95
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue J
7
Continue on US 95
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on US 95
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
County 18th Street
9
Continue on US 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue I
10
Continue on US 95
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County 16th Street
11
Continue on US 95
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on US 95
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
West County 16th Street
13
Continue on US 95
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
14
Continue on US 95
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
South Avenue B
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
16
Turn left onto I 8 BUS
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
I 8 BUS
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 95 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 95 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 95 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 95 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
West 1st Street
Turn right onto West 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 8 BUS / North 4th Avenue
Turn left onto I 8 BUS / North 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Night in Yuma on Saturday
Local time
9:19 PM
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
13 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
33m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate from San Luis to Yuma. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 25.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but given the profile, expect frequent turns and changes in road direction. This isn't a route for settling into a high-speed cruise; rather, it's about managing local traffic and intersections. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on direct, city-like navigation throughout.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on South Avenue B.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 95 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ is easy. At 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (US 95 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.3 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on South Avenue B. 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: near the start (US 95 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.4 miles (US 95 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.3 miles (West 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
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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