Origin
Litchfield Park, AZ
Afternoon in Litchfield Park on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Litchfield Park, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
170.2 mi
274 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
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6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Litchfield Park, AZ
Mark Direen
Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Litchfield Park, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 170.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Wigwam Boulevard, North 144th Avenue, West Encanto Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.87 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
85.1 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 170.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Wigwam Boulevard 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Litchfield Park, AZ to Yuma, AZ is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Litchfield Park, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Wigwam Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 144th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Encanto Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bullard Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Papago Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Wigwam Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield Park, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on the route
98 ft
·
3 sec
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the route
2
Exit the roundabout onto West Wigwam Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Wigwam Boulevard
3
Turn left onto North 144th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 144th Avenue
4
Continue on West Encanto Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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West Encanto Boulevard
5
Turn left onto North Bullard Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Bullard Avenue
6
Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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I 10 West: Los Angeles
7
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Papago Freeway
8
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12 mi
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12 min
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Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
10
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
11
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28 mi
·
33 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
13
Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
14
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Arizona State Highway 85
15
Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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East Pima Street
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 8 West: San Diego
17
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Giss Parkway
19
Keep slight left
190 ft
·
5 sec
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
249 ft
·
5 sec
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Harold C Giss Parkway
21
Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Harold C Giss Parkway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
121 ft
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2 sec
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Harold C Giss Parkway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Harold C Giss Parkway
24
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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South 4th Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.1 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ, or about 1h 17m 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 80 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.1 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Litchfield Park, 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 Litchfield Park, AZ
This is one driving day of about 170.2 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Litchfield Park, 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 85.1 mi from Litchfield Park, AZ · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.1 miles from Litchfield Park, 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
$33.87 one way
$67.74 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $37.44 | $74.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.81 | $75.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.87 | $8.17 |
| Efficient EV | 42.6 | 0 | $14.89 | $6.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.1 | 0 | $23.83 | $10.89 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Afternoon in Yuma on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
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
3 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
2h 35m 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 Litchfield Park, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 170.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Wigwam Boulevard, North 144th Avenue, West Encanto Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.1 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.87 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Litchfield Park, AZ to Yuma, AZ is easy. At 2h 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Litchfield Park, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Litchfield Park, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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