Origin
Bisbee, AZ
Late night in Bisbee on Wednesday
Local time
3:35 AM
MST
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bisbee, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
336.4 mi
541 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
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6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bisbee, AZ
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Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bisbee, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 336.4 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Phoenix Bypass Route, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.9 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
168.2 miles from Bisbee, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 2m drive with frequent turns across 336.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 118.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Moon Canyon.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 336.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Moon Canyon): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Moon Canyon
Turn left onto Moon Canyon
Navigation decision point
6
22.3 mi into trip
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~30m in
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AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass
Turn right onto AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
54.2 mi into trip
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~1h 10m in
Turn left toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
5
54.8 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Tucson-Benson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
105.9 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bisbee, AZ to Yuma, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.
Tuscon
54.2 mi in
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~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 118.9 mi | 2h 2m |
| Phoenix Bypass Route | 58.9 mi | 58m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 54.5 mi | 55m |
| Tucson-Benson Highway | 41.4 mi | 43m |
| State Route 90 | 17.1 mi | 20m |
| Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Huachuca Boulevard | 9 mi | 10m |
| AZ 80 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 118.9 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bisbee, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on this road
86 ft
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11 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto Moon Canyon
47 ft
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4 sec
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Moon Canyon
3
Turn right onto US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Tombstone Canyon Road
4
Take the ramp onto Tombstone Canyon Road
0.3 mi
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39 sec
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Tombstone Canyon Road
5
Merge onto AZ 80
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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AZ 80
6
Turn left onto AZ 90
12 mi
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14 min
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Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
7
Continue on AZ 90
2.1 mi
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2 min
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State Route 90
8
Continue on AZ 90
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
9
Turn right onto AZ 90
4.4 mi
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6 min
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State Route 90 Bypass
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on AZ 90
3.0 mi
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3 min
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State Route 90
11
Continue on AZ 90
2.2 mi
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3 min
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South Huachuca Boulevard
12
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi
·
13 min
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State Route 90
13
Continue on AZ 90
9.0 mi
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10 min
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Huachuca Boulevard
14
Continue on AZ 90
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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South State Highway 90
15
Turn left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
16
Merge onto I 10
41 mi
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43 min
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Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 10
6.0 mi
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6 min
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South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 10
3.7 mi
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4 min
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Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
51 mi
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51 min
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Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
21
Continue on I 8
59 mi
·
58 min
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Phoenix Bypass Route
22
Continue on I 8
119 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Giss Parkway
24
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft
·
4 sec
25
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
251 ft
·
4 sec
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Harold C Giss Parkway
26
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Harold C Giss Parkway
27
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
120 ft
·
2 sec
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Harold C Giss Parkway
28
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Harold C Giss Parkway
29
Turn right onto I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist
0.3 mi
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35 sec
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South 4th Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
I 8 BUS
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.2 miles from Bisbee, AZ, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.9 miles.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.2 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 59m
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 Bisbee, 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 Bisbee, AZ
This is one driving day of about 336.4 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bisbee, 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.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 118.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.2 mi from Bisbee, AZ · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 168.2 miles from Bisbee, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.9 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.02 one way
$134.03 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $70.92 | $141.84 |
| premium | $5.59 | $74.05 | $148.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.27 | $148.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.9 | 1 | $35.32 | $16.15 |
| Efficient EV | 84.1 | 0 | $29.43 | $13.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.6 | 1 | $47.10 | $21.53 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Yuma on Wednesday
Local time
3:35 AM
MST
Current temp
87°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
39 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 2m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bisbee, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 336.4 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Phoenix Bypass Route, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.2 miles from Bisbee, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 336.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Moon Canyon): Navigation decision point; at 22.3 miles (AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 54.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bisbee, AZ to Yuma, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tuscon along the way.
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