Weekend Drives from Yuma, AZ
Routes
8
Avg Distance
170 mi
Avg Drive
3h 0m
Destinations
8
The best weekend drives from Yuma, AZ cover anywhere from 1 to 4 hours on the road. That's 8 solid options across 8 destinations, with the typical route running about 170 miles each way.
Planning Tips
- Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Yuma, AZ — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
- Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
- Check fuel prices at your destination versus Yuma, AZ — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes from Yuma, AZ that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 8 unique destinations. Average distance is about 170 miles one way.
Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.
All Weekend Drives
Yuma, AZ → Quartzsite, AZ
84 mi
1h 49m
Score: 7/10
Yuma, AZ → Buckeye, AZ
151.1 mi
2h 15m
Score: 8/10
Yuma, AZ → Maricopa, AZ
171.8 mi
3h
Score: 8/10
Yuma, AZ → Mesa, AZ
202.2 mi
3h 5m
Score: 8/10
Yuma, AZ → Avondale, AZ
170.4 mi
3h 11m
Score: 8/10
Yuma, AZ → Phoenix, AZ
185.9 mi
3h 30m
Score: 9/10
Yuma, AZ → Chandler, AZ
195.8 mi
3h 35m
Score: 8/10
Yuma, AZ → Coolidge, AZ
201.1 mi
3h 37m
Score: 8/10