Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
235.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
The drive from Kingman, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 235.3 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Beale Street, Los Angeles, Purple Heart Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.86 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
117.7 miles from Kingman, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 235.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Beale Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Los Angeles | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rio Vista Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| California Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Kingman, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
Start on North 4th Street
Turn left onto East Beale Street
Turn left onto Los Angeles
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 95 South: Lake Havasu City, Parker
Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Continue on Riverside Drive
Turn straight onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Continue on Rio Vista Highway
Turn left onto California Avenue
Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Continue on North Central Boulevard
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
Continue on East 16th Street
Take the exit right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
Keep slight left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.7 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yuma, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kingman, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Kingman, AZ
This is one driving day of about 235.3 miles and 4h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 117.7 mi from Kingman, AZ · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 117.7 miles from Kingman, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$45.86 one way
$91.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $49.45 | $98.90 |
| premium | $5.57 | $51.56 | $103.12 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $58.97 | $117.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.6 | 0 | $24.71 | $11.29 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.59 | $9.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.1 | 1 | $32.94 | $15.06 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Kingman on Saturday
Local time
5:30 AM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Yuma on Saturday
Local time
5:30 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
Calipatria, CA
118 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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