Origin
Dome, AZ
Afternoon in Dome on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dome, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
20.3 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Dome, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 20.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 16th Street, Route of Butterfield Stage, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on East 16th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 20.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 20.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 16th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
194 ft
127 ft
Total Climb
59 ft
Total Descent
102 ft
Highest Point
194 ft
~7.3 mi in
Elevation Range
67 ft
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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.1 miles (Harold C Giss Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Giss Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Giss Parkway
5
19 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Harold C Giss Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
19.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Harold C Giss Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
20.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist / South 4th Avenue
Turn right onto I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist / South 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 16th Street | 10.7 mi | 15m |
| Route of Butterfield Stage | 4.2 mi | 16m |
| San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Harold C Giss Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 8 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 4th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 16th Street
— 10.7 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dome, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on Route of Butterfield Stage
4.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Route of Butterfield Stage
2
Turn left onto US 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
3
Continue on US 95
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 16th Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
5
Merge onto I 8
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 8
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Giss Parkway
7
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft
·
4 sec
8
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
251 ft
·
4 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
9
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
10
Enter roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
11
Continue on Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
12
Turn right onto I 8 BUS; US 80 Hist
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
I 8 BUS
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.04 one way
$8.09 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Afternoon in Yuma on Thursday
Local time
2:33 PM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Dome, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 20.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 16th Street, Route of Butterfield Stage, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Dome, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 19.1 miles (Harold C Giss Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Dome, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 127 ft to 194 ft elevation with about 59 ft of total climbing.
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