The drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 266.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m 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, Arizona Veterans Highway, Bob Stump Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.8 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.05 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
133.2 miles from Camp Verde, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 266.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 266.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 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 113.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 266.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (AZ 303 Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
66.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward AZ 303 Loop South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 221
Toward AZ 303 Loop South
6
66.9 mi into trip|~1h 10m in|AZ 303 Loop
Turn right onto AZ 303 Loop
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
68.2 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
101.7 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 104B
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
8
113.2 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 112
Toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
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 Camp Verde, AZ to Yuma, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward San Diego along the way.
San Diego
113.2 mi in|~2h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
113.8 mi
1h 57m
Arizona Veterans Highway
39.4 mi
39m
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
32.2 mi
37m
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi
33m
Black Canyon Freeway
13.9 mi
14m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.5 mi
11m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
5m
South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 113.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi·57 sec·South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260
1.3 mi·2 min·West General Crook Trail
3
Turn left onto South Access Road
1.8 mi·2 min·South Access Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 17 South
5
Merge onto I 17
39 mi·39 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
6
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi·5 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
10 mi·10 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi·3 min·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 17
3.4 mi·3 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·38 sec
Exit 221Toward AZ 303 Loop SouthUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto AZ 303 Loop
0.6 mi·1 min·AZ 303 Loop
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi·45 sec
13
Continue on this road
411 ft·7 sec·this road
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·21 sec
15
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
0.2 mi·12 sec·Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi·47 sec
17
Continue on this road
0.3 mi·19 sec·this road
18
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
32 mi·36 min·Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 104BToward I 10 West: Los AngelesUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 10
11 mi·11 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
1.1 mi·2 min
Exit 112Toward AZ 85: Yuma, San DiegoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on AZ 85
3.6 mi·5 min·South Oglesby Road
23
Continue on AZ 85; US 80 Hist
1.0 mi·1 min·Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
24
Continue on AZ 85
28 mi·33 min·Arizona State Highway 85
25
Take the exit onto AZ 85
0.6 mi·1 min·Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
26
Continue on AZ 85
0.3 mi·43 sec·Arizona State Highway 85
27
Continue on AZ 85
2.4 mi·5 min·East Pima Street
28
Take the exit onto I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist
0.7 mi·1 min·I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
29
Merge onto I 8
114 mi·1 hr 57 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward Giss Parkway
31
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft·4 sec
32
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
251 ft·4 sec·Harold C Giss Parkway
33
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi·1 min·Harold C Giss Parkway
34
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
120 ft·2 sec·Harold C Giss Parkway
35
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi·36 sec·Harold C Giss Parkway
36
Turn right onto I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist
0.3 mi·35 sec·South 4th Avenue
37
Arrive at destination
I 8 BUS
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 133.2 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 59 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.2 miles or 2h 29m 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 3m
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 Camp Verde, 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 Camp Verde, AZ
This is one driving day of about 266.3 miles and 4h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Camp Verde, 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 113.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 133.2 mi from Camp Verde, AZ
· 2h 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 133.2 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.8 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.05 one way
$106.10 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg93 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$56.14
$112.29
premium
$5.59
$58.62
$117.23
diesel
$5.61
$58.80
$117.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.9
0
$27.96
$12.78
Efficient EV
66.6
0
$23.30
$10.65
EV Truck/SUV
106.5
1
$37.28
$17.04
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Camp Verde, AZ
Evening
in Camp Verde on Friday
Local time
7:05 PM
MST
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Yuma, AZ
Evening
in Yuma on Friday
Local time
7:05 PM
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
42 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
4h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 266.3 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway, Bob Stump Memorial Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 133.2 miles from Camp Verde, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.05 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 266.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.9 miles (AZ 303 Loop): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Yuma, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward San Diego along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
