Origin
Bullhead City, AZ
Morning in Bullhead City on Saturday
Local time
7:02 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bullhead City, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 55m
Distance
205.8 mi
331 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 42m
★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bullhead City, AZ
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Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bullhead City, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 205.8 miles and takes about 3h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mohave Valley Highway, Harbor Avenue, North K Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.00 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
102.9 miles from Bullhead City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Bullhead City, AZ
Full guide →Bullhead City is in Northern Arizona.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 205.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 55m drive with frequent turns across 205.8 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.
Mohave Valley Highway 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m 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 Bullhead City, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mohave Valley Highway | — | — |
| Harbor Avenue | — | — |
| North K Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| J Street | — | — |
| Needles Freeway | — | — |
| US 95 South | — | — |
| Route 95 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Mohave Valley Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Street
20 ft
·
6 sec
·
4th Street
2
Turn left onto Mohave Valley Highway
21 mi
·
32 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
3
Continue on Harbor Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Avenue
4
Continue on North K Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North K Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
466 ft
·
15 sec
·
Front Street
6
Turn right onto J Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
J Street
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Needles Freeway
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
10
Turn right onto Route 95
53 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Route 95
11
Continue on Vidal Avenue
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vidal Avenue
12
Continue on Route 95
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Route 95
13
Continue on North Intake Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Intake Boulevard
14
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward SR-78 South
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR-78 South
17
Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Neighbours Boulevard
18
Turn right onto 28th Avenue
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
28th Avenue
19
Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rannells Boulevard
20
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Avenue
21
Continue on Ben Hulse Highway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Ben Hulse Highway
22
Turn left onto Ogilby Road
25 mi
·
43 min
·
Ogilby Road
23
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
24
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
4th Avenue
26
Keep slight right to continue on 4th Avenue
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
4th Avenue
27
Turn straight onto Winterhaven Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Winterhaven Drive
28
Continue on North 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
29
Continue on North 4th Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
30
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 102.9 miles from Bullhead City, AZ, or about 1h 57m 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 45 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
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 Bullhead City, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Bullhead City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 205.8 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Bullhead City, 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 102.9 mi from Bullhead City, AZ · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.9 miles from Bullhead City, 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
$41.00 one way
$82.00 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $43.39 | $86.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $45.30 | $90.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.61 | $9.88 |
| Efficient EV | 51.5 | 0 | $18.01 | $8.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.81 | $13.17 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Morning in Yuma on Saturday
Local time
7:02 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
3 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 55m 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 Bullhead City, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 205.8 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mohave Valley Highway, Harbor Avenue, North K Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.9 miles from Bullhead City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.00 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 55m 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 Bullhead City, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bullhead City, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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