Yuma to Globe is 266 miles and takes about 5 hours 8 minutes via Blue Star Memorial Highway and Phoenix–Globe Highway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Arizona's Desert Southwest, transitioning from arid plains to a more rugged landscape as you approach Globe. The majority of this drive is on surface roads, offering a more leisurely pace compared to interstate travel. It's a straightforward, single-day excursion perfect if you're looking for a direct route between these two Arizona cities without needing to break it up overnight.
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
133 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
177.9 mi
3h 2m
Phoenix–Globe Highway
29.7 mi
38m
North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi
19m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8.1 mi
8m
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi
11m
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5.2 mi
6m
North Signal Peak Road
4.6 mi
8m
East McCartney Road
4.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 177.9 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and Globe, AZ.
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Start on I 8 BUS
0.3 mi·22 sec·North 4th Avenue
2
Continue on I 8 BUS
0.1 mi·16 sec·Winterhaven Drive
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
4
Merge onto I 8
0.2 mi·12 sec·Kumeyaay Highway
5
Continue on I 8
178 mi·3 hr 2 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Exit 178BToward I 10 West: Phoenix
7
Merge onto I 10
8.1 mi·8 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 190Toward McCartney RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto East McCartney Road
4.6 mi·8 min·East McCartney Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto North Signal Peak Road
4.6 mi·8 min·North Signal Peak Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 87
5.2 mi·6 min·Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on AZ 287
8.1 mi·11 min·Florence-Coolidge Highway
13
Enter roundabout onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
187 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
14
Continue on AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
15
Turn right onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
0.5 mi·1 min·East Butte Avenue
16
Turn left onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist
16 mi·19 min·North Pinal Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on AZ 79; US 80 Hist
0.2 mi·23 sec·Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
18
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward US 60 East: Superior, Globe
19
Merge onto US 60
30 mi·38 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·3 min·Live Oak Street
21
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi·7 min·US 60
22
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
23
Turn left onto North Broad Street
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto West Cottonwood Street
44 ft·1 sec·West Cottonwood Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Cottonwood Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, starting your day in Yuma before mid-morning should allow you to reach Globe with plenty of daylight to spare. Plan for a single significant stop, perhaps around the halfway point or where the highway sections transition to surface roads, to refuel and stretch. The fuel cost is estimated at $50, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Yuma. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility in your timing and can adjust your pace as needed.
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 133 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.9 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 59 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133 miles or 2h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Globe, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yuma, 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 Yuma, AZ
This is one driving day of about 266 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Yuma, 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 177.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 178.7 and 212 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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178.7 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 178B
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
5
179.7 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
187.8 mi into trip|~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward McCartney Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 190
Toward McCartney Road
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197.4 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
212 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|AZ 79; US 80 Hist / North Pinal Parkway
Turn left onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist / North Pinal Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.56 one way
$103.11 round trip
$4.92/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.20
$54.48
$108.96
premium
$5.44
$56.94
$113.88
diesel
$5.60
$58.64
$117.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.8
0
$27.93
$12.77
Efficient EV
66.5
0
$23.28
$10.64
EV Truck/SUV
106.4
1
$37.24
$17.02
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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 Aug 27, 2026
Origin
Yuma, AZ
Late night
in Yuma on Friday
Local time
3:02 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 5 to 10 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 26 at 2:21PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 26 at 12:04PM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Destination
Globe, AZ
Late night
in Globe on Friday
Local time
3:02 AM
MST
Current temp
79°F
Partly Cloudy
NNE 5 to 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 26 at 2:21PM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 26 at 12:04PM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 8m 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...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
Free
near mile 201.8
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$10
near mile 256.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route involves 9% highway driving, with the bulk of your miles on surface roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 177.9 miles on the Blue Star Memorial Highway, which will likely feel like a significant portion of your travel time. Expect to transition from more open highway cruising to navigating through towns and rural areas as you head east. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varying speed limits and potential for more local traffic.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 177.9 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 178.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 266 miles you will encounter 15 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 178.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 179.7 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
Globe is in the Mogollon Rim in Eastern Arizona. Globe was founded in 1875 as a mining town, and still is dependent on mining. The town has many well-preserved buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and can make a pleasant stop.
Top landmarks
•United States Post Office and Courthouse–Globe Main — located in Globe, Arizona and was built in 1926
•Globe Downtown Historic District — historic district in Arizona, United States
•Gila County Courthouse — courthouse in Globe, Arizona
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 266 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 177.9 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Globe, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 178.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 179.7 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 187.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Globe, AZ before the return drive.
