Origin
Colorado City, AZ
Morning in Colorado City on Monday
Local time
7:27 AM
MST
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colorado City, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Drive Time
7h 24m
Distance
455.2 mi
733 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 14m
★
6 AM
7h 25m
8 AM
7h 45m
10 AM
7h 32m
12 PM
7h 30m
3 PM
7h 33m
5 PM
7h 44m
8 PM
7h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colorado City, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Yuma, AZ
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Colorado City, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 455.2 miles and takes about 7h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Township Avenue, North Central Street, West Arizona Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.59 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
227.6 miles from Colorado City, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 24m drive with frequent turns across 455.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Township Avenue 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colorado City, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Township Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Central Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Arizona Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Short Creek–Fredonia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 300 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Telegraph Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Washington Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Township Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colorado City, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on Heritage Lane
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
Heritage Lane
2
Turn right onto West Township Avenue
449 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Township Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Central Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Central Street
4
Turn left onto West Arizona Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arizona Avenue
5
Turn right onto Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
6
Continue straight
22 mi
·
28 min
7
Turn right onto South 300 West
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
South 300 West
8
Turn left onto West State Street
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
West State Street
9
Turn left onto East Telegraph Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East Telegraph Street
10
Turn right onto North Washington Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Parkway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Washington Parkway
223 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Washington Parkway
12
Exit the roundabout onto North Washington Parkway
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Washington Parkway
13
Take the ramp left toward I 15 South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 15 South
14
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
42 mi
·
47 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Las Vegas Freeway
73 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Lamb Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lamb Boulevard
17
Keep slight left to continue on Lamb Boulevard South
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lamb Boulevard South
18
Continue on North Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Lamb Boulevard
19
Turn straight onto NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
NV 159: East Charleston Boulevard
20
Turn straight onto East Charleston Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Charleston Boulevard
21
Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix
22
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
23
Keep slight left to continue on Boulder City Bypass
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulder City Bypass
24
Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 173: Searchlight, Boulder City
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway, NV 173: Searchlight, Boulder City
25
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway South, NV 173 South: Searchlight, Laughlin
78 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway South, NV 173 South: Searchlight, Laughlin
26
Take the exit left toward I 40 East
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 40 East
27
Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Needles Freeway
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
29
Turn right onto Route 95
53 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Route 95
30
Continue on Vidal Avenue
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vidal Avenue
31
Continue on Route 95
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Route 95
32
Continue on North Intake Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Intake Boulevard
33
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
34
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
35
Take the exit slight right toward SR-78 South
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR-78 South
36
Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
South Neighbours Boulevard
37
Turn right onto 28th Avenue
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
28th Avenue
38
Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rannells Boulevard
39
Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Avenue
40
Continue on Ben Hulse Highway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Ben Hulse Highway
41
Turn left onto Ogilby Road
25 mi
·
43 min
·
Ogilby Road
42
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
43
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
44
Take the exit slight right toward 4th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
4th Avenue
45
Keep slight right to continue on 4th Avenue
174 ft
·
4 sec
·
4th Avenue
46
Turn straight onto Winterhaven Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Winterhaven Drive
47
Continue on North 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Avenue
48
Continue on North 4th Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
49
Arrive at your destination
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 227.6 miles from Colorado City, AZ, or about 3h 42m 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 100 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 227.6 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 26m
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 Colorado City, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Colorado City, AZ
This is one driving day of about 455.2 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Colorado City, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 227.6 mi from Colorado City, AZ · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
228 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 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 227.6 miles from Colorado 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
$90.59 one way
$181.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
159 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $95.66 | $191.33 |
| premium | $5.59 | $100.13 | $200.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $101.13 | $202.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$91
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$116–$141
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 159.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 136.6 | 1 | $47.80 | $21.85 |
| Efficient EV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.83 | $18.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 182.1 | 2 | $63.73 | $29.13 |
Gas CO2
159 kg
EV CO2
53 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
Morning in Yuma on Monday
Local time
7:27 AM
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
21 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
7h 24m 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 Colorado City, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 455.2 miles and takes about 7h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Township Avenue, North Central Street, West Arizona Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 227.6 miles from Colorado City, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $90.59 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colorado City, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colorado City, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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