Origin
Sierra Vista, AZ
Morning in Sierra Vista on Monday
Local time
10:59 AM
MST
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sierra Vista, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Drive Time
4h 32m
Distance
312 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
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6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sierra Vista, AZ
Leslie del Moral
Yuma, AZ
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
The drive from Sierra Vista, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 312 miles and takes about 4h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Fry Boulevard, Buffalo Soldier Trail, State Route 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.09 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
156 miles from Sierra Vista, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 32m drive with frequent turns across 312 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Fry 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sierra Vista, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Fry Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buffalo Soldier Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Huachuca Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Huachuca Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tucson-Benson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Fry Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sierra Vista, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Fry Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Fry Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Buffalo Soldier Trail
4
Continue on State Route 90
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 90
5
Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Huachuca Boulevard
6
Continue on State Route 90
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 90
7
Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Huachuca Boulevard
8
Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Highway 90
9
Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
10
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Tucson-Benson Highway
11
Continue on South Freeway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Freeway
12
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 8 West: San Diego
15
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
59 mi
·
58 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
16
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Giss Parkway
18
Keep slight left
190 ft
·
5 sec
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
249 ft
·
5 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
20
Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
22
Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
23
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156 miles from Sierra Vista, AZ, or about 2h 16m 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156 miles or 2h 16m 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 43m
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 Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista, AZ
This is one driving day of about 312 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sierra Vista, 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 156 mi from Sierra Vista, AZ · 2h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 156 miles from Sierra Vista, 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
$62.09 one way
$124.19 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $65.57 | $131.14 |
| premium | $5.59 | $68.63 | $137.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.32 | $138.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.76 | $14.98 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.30 | $12.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.8 | 1 | $43.68 | $19.97 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
10:59 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
9 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
4h 32m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sierra Vista, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 312 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Fry Boulevard, Buffalo Soldier Trail, State Route 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156 miles from Sierra Vista, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 32m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sierra Vista, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sierra Vista, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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