Trip from Avra Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ

Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

224.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 224.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, East Pinal Air Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.76 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

112.3 miles from Avra Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 17m drive with frequent turns across 224.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Sandy Street	0 mi	0m
North Trico Road	0 mi	0m
East Pinal Air Park Road	0 mi	0m
I 10 West	0 mi	0m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	0 mi	0m
I 8 West	0 mi	0m
Phoenix Bypass Route	0 mi	0m
Blue Star Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: West Sandy Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on North Luther Road

2

Turn left onto West Sandy Street

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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Trico Road

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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pinal Air Park Road

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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Phoenix

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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

7

Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

8

Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

9

Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

10

Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

11

Keep slight left

12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

13

Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

15

Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

16

Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

17

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.3 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Buckeye, AZ

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 112.3 mi from Avra Valley, AZ

Casa Grande, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckeye, AZ

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.95	$43.76	$87.52
midgrade	$5.34	$47.18	$94.36
premium	$5.57	$49.20	$98.39
diesel	$6.37	$56.27	$112.53

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 78.5 kg one way.

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 $43.76 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.

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