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Yuma, CO Road Trips

Yuma, CO serves as a quiet starting point in the Mountain West, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 140-mile quick runs to 257-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Yuma, CO head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Yuma County, Colorado, United States

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Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

256.9 mi

Pueblo, CO

Quickest Drive

2h 12m

Westminster, CO

Plan Around Yuma, CO

Trips from Yuma, CO

Driving from Yuma, CO

On average, trips departing from Yuma, CO run 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 6m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 257 miles (4h 35m), while the shortest is just 140 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Yuma, CO include Pueblo, CO (256.9 mi, 4h 35m), Colorado Springs, CO (213.4 mi, 3h 51m), Centennial, CO (156.6 mi, 2h 56m), Boulder, CO (156.5 mi, 2h 56m), and Lakewood, CO (149 mi, 2h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 170-mile drive from Yuma, CO, expect to burn about 6.7 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Yuma, CO and 4 routes heading into Yuma, CO, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 140 to 257 miles.

The longest mapped route from Yuma, CO covers 257 miles and takes approximately 4h 35m. Shorter options start at just 140 miles.

The average route from Yuma, CO runs about 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Yuma, CO include Pueblo, CO, Colorado Springs, CO, Centennial, CO and Boulder, CO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Yuma, CO by the Numbers

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

Population

3,427

Median Income

$52,102

Median Home Value

$180,000

Median Age

32.9

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

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