Origin
Avra Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Avra Valley on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
MST
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avra Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
224.5 mi
361 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
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6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avra Valley, AZ
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Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
Spanning 224.5 miles across the Desert Southwest, this journey from Avra Valley to Yuma is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 3 hours and 17 minutes. Because the route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, it is best approached as a focused one-day excursion rather than a multi-day trek. You should budget approximately $44 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the local landscape requires your full attention, as you will rely on West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, and East Pinal Air Park Road to reach your destination. While the trip is manageable in a single stint, assessing your comfort with local road navigation is essential before you head out.
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
112.3 miles from Avra Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a unique experience behind the wheel, as this route consists entirely of local roads with zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of turns that define the character of the journey, moving away from the typical high-speed interstate grind. Because there is no extended stretch on a single road—with the longest segment on West Sandy Street being 0 miles of uninterrupted travel—you will need to stay alert for constant directional changes. The drive demands active steering and engagement with the local infrastructure throughout the entire 224.5-mile distance. It is a technical, winding path that feels significantly different from a standard cross-country highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Sandy Street 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 17m 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 Avra Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sandy Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Trico Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pinal Air Park Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 8 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix Bypass Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Sandy Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avra Valley, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on North Luther Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Luther Road
2
Turn left onto West Sandy Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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West Sandy Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Trico Road
5.0 mi
·
11 min
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North Trico Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pinal Air Park Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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East Pinal Air Park Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Phoenix
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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I 10 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
32 mi
·
32 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 8 West: San Diego
8
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
59 mi
·
58 min
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Phoenix Bypass Route
9
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Giss Parkway
11
Keep slight left
190 ft
·
5 sec
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
249 ft
·
5 sec
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Harold C Giss Parkway
13
Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
121 ft
·
2 sec
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Harold C Giss Parkway
15
Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
16
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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South 4th Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For the best experience, plan your departure early in the day to allow plenty of time to navigate the turn-heavy segments without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop over the 3-hour and 17-minute duration, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a quick rest or a fuel top-off. Keep your $44 fuel budget in mind as you monitor your gauge, especially since local roads can sometimes lead to variable consumption patterns. Because this route relies on specific local connectors like North Trico Road, double-check your GPS navigation before leaving to ensure you stay on the correct path. Taking it slow through the turns will make the journey much more comfortable for both you and your vehicle.
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 112.3 miles from Avra Valley, AZ, or about 1h 38m 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.3 miles or 1h 38m 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 41m
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 Avra Valley, 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 Avra Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 224.5 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avra Valley, 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 112.3 mi from Avra Valley, AZ · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 112.3 miles from Avra Valley, 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
$44.68 one way
$89.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $47.18 | $94.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.88 | $99.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.4 | 0 | $23.57 | $10.78 |
| Efficient EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.64 | $8.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.43 | $14.37 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Yuma, AZ
Afternoon in Yuma on Sunday
Local time
4:07 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
27 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
3h 17m 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 Avra Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 224.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, East Pinal Air Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.3 miles from Avra Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.68 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 17m 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 Avra Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avra Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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