Origin
Wellton, AZ
Late night in Wellton on Sunday
Local time
12:46 AM
MST
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellton, 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
39m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellton, AZ
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Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Wellton and Yuma, this 31.1-mile trek across the Desert Southwest is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 33 minutes to complete. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $6 on fuel for the entire drive, making it a very economical excursion. Navigating via Los Angeles Avenue, William Street, and the Blue Star Memorial Highway keeps the trip simple and direct. Because both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent desert landscape throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 29.6 mi | 32m |
| Harold C Giss Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| William Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Los Angeles Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 29.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellton, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on US 80 Hist
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Los Angeles Avenue
2
Continue on US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Los Angeles Avenue
3
Turn right onto William Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
5
Merge onto I 8
30 mi
·
32 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 32.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
William Street
Turn right onto William Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
31.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Harold C Giss Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$6.51 one way
$13.03 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
12:46 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
32 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
39m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, which requires a bit more attention than a standard highway route. Since there are no major highway stretches, the drive maintains a steady, localized pace from start to finish. The road's personality is defined by these surface-level transitions, so plan for a more active driving experience behind the wheel. Because there are no designated stops along the way, you can easily anticipate the 33-minute commute without needing to account for major road changes.
Only 3% 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: 29.6 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.5 miles in near William Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (William Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.6 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 0.5 miles (William Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.4 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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