Origin
Apache Junction, AZ
Afternoon in Apache Junction on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apache Junction, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
209.6 mi
337 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
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6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apache Junction, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Yuma, AZ
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Apache Junction, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 209.6 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Apache Trail, West Apache Trail, South Ironwood Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
104.8 miles from Apache Junction, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 209.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Apache Trail is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apache Junction, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Apache Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Apache Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Ironwood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Superstition Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Santan Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dobson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Apache Trail
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apache Junction, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on North Apache Trail
197 ft
·
11 sec
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North Apache Trail
2
Continue on North Apache Trail
377 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Apache Trail
3
Continue on West Apache Trail
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Apache Trail
4
Turn left onto South Ironwood Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Ironwood Drive
5
Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 60 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Superstition Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 202 Loop
8
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop South
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
AZ 202 Loop South
9
Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Santan Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Dobson Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dobson Road
11
Turn left onto South Dobson Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Dobson Road
12
Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
West Queen Creek Road
13
Continue on North Maricopa Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
North Maricopa Road
14
Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 8 West: San Diego
17
Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
32 mi
·
31 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
18
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Giss Parkway
20
Keep slight left
190 ft
·
5 sec
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
22
Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
24
Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
25
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 104.8 miles from Apache Junction, AZ, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.8 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yuma, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Apache Junction, 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 Apache Junction, AZ
This is one driving day of about 209.6 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apache Junction, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.8 mi from Apache Junction, AZ · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.8 miles from Apache Junction, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yuma, AZ
The final approach into Yuma, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Yuma, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.71 one way
$83.43 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $44.05 | $88.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $46.10 | $92.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.57 | $93.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
| Efficient EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.34 | $8.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.8 | 1 | $29.34 | $13.41 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Yuma on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 27m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apache Junction, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 209.6 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Apache Trail, West Apache Trail, South Ironwood Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.8 miles from Apache Junction, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 27m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apache Junction, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Apache Junction, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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