Origin
San Luis, AZ
Late night in San Luis on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 AM
MST
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
San Luis, AZ
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Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short 25.4-mile drive from San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ, will take you about 36 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, you won't need an overnight stay. The main roads you'll encounter are Main Street, Avenue J, and County 18th Street, indicating a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this is an economical option for getting between these two points in the Desert Southwest. Expect a straightforward journey with no designated stops, allowing for maximum flexibility.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.7 miles from San Luis, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate from San Luis to Yuma. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the entire 25.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but given the profile, expect frequent turns and changes in road direction. This isn't a route for settling into a high-speed cruise; rather, it's about managing local traffic and intersections. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on direct, city-like navigation throughout.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ is easy. At 36m 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 San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 18th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West County 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Luis, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on Urtuzuastegui Street
20 ft
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1 sec
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Urtuzuastegui Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
7 ft
·
Main Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street
5
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
6
Continue on Avenue J
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue J
7
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street
8
Continue on County 18th Street
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
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County 18th Street
9
Continue on Avenue I
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Avenue I
10
Continue on County 16th Street
2.4 mi
·
2 min
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County 16th Street
11
Continue on West Main Street
2.8 mi
·
3 min
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West Main Street
12
Continue on West County 16th Street
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
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West County 16th Street
13
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
14
Continue on South Avenue B
7.9 mi
·
10 min
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South Avenue B
15
Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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West 1st Street
16
Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
52 ft
·
1 sec
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North 4th Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 36-minute duration and 25.4-mile distance, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at any time of day without needing to split the journey. The estimated fuel cost is just $5, so topping up before you leave San Luis is a sensible precaution. Since there are no specific stops recommended, plan your own breaks if needed. Keep an eye out for the various local roads like Main Street, Avenue J, and County 18th Street; familiarizing yourself with these will make the numerous turns smoother.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.7 miles from San Luis, AZ, or about 18m 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 25.4 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 31m
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 San Luis, 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 San Luis, AZ
This is one driving day of about 25.4 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from San Luis, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from San Luis, AZ · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from San Luis, 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
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.59 | $11.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Yuma on Wednesday
Local time
5:15 AM
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
13 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
36m 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 San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 25.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Avenue J, County 18th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from San Luis, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 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.
The drive from San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ is easy. At 36m 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 San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from San Luis, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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