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Yuma, AZ Road Trips

Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Yuma, AZ is a local road trip base with 35 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 151-mile quick runs to 337-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Yuma, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of Yuma County, Arizona, United States

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Trip Routes

35

Longest Drive

483.5 mi

Cottonwood, AZ

Quickest Drive

17m

Somerton, AZ

Plan Around Yuma, AZ

Trips from Yuma, AZ

Driving from Yuma, AZ

Expect an average of 218 miles and about 4h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Yuma, AZ. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 337 miles (6h 3m), while the shortest is just 151 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Yuma, AZ are Bisbee, AZ (336.6 mi, 6h 3m), Flagstaff, AZ (319.5 mi, 5h 49m), Apache Junction, AZ (219 mi, 4h 3m), Kingman, AZ (215.7 mi, 4h 21m), and Mesa, AZ (205.2 mi, 3h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 218-mile trip from Yuma, AZ, budget about $43 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Yuma, AZ and 26 routes heading into Yuma, AZ, covering 35 total connections. Distances range from 151 to 337 miles.

The longest mapped route from Yuma, AZ covers 337 miles and takes approximately 6h 3m. Shorter options start at just 151 miles.

The average route from Yuma, AZ runs about 218 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 218-mile trip from Yuma, AZ costs roughly $43 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Yuma, AZ include Bisbee, AZ, Flagstaff, AZ, Apache Junction, AZ and Kingman, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Yuma, AZ by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

98,461

Median Income

$62,546

Median Home Value

$209,100

Median Age

32.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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