Origin
Tolleson, AZ
Afternoon in Tolleson on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
175.6 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tolleson, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Yuma, AZ
cottonbro studio
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Tolleson to Yuma, expect a drive covering 175.6 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $34 for fuel to cover the distance across the Desert Southwest. Because the path relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will experience a more direct, community-oriented transit. Use this route if you prefer a steady, manageable pace over the high-speed intensity of a typical highway haul.
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
87.8 miles from Tolleson, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 175.6-mile journey is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a long, monotonous interstate grind. With 0% of the route on major highways, you will navigate via North 93rd Avenue, West Van Buren Street, and North 99th Avenue. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches on these roads, you can anticipate a drive that requires your full attention at every intersection and turn. Expect the road personality to remain consistent as you move through the Desert Southwest landscape. You will find this route feels more like a series of connected local segments than a singular, fast-paced sprint.
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.
North 93rd Avenue 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 Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 93rd Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Van Buren Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 99th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Papago Freeway | 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:
North 93rd Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tolleson, AZ and Yuma, AZ.
1
Start on the route
190 ft
·
16 sec
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the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto North 93rd Avenue
174 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 93rd Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Van Buren Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Buren Street
4
Turn right onto North 99th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 99th Avenue
5
Turn left onto West Papago Freeway
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Papago Freeway
6
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 10 West: Los Angeles
7
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Papago Freeway
8
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
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
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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
·
Arizona State Highway 85
15
Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Pima Street
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
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
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
21
Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
23
Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Harold C Giss Parkway
24
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 4th Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 2 hour and 40 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop during your transit to manage the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, which can be more demanding than open highway driving. Keep your fuel budget of $34 in mind as you prepare to depart, ensuring your tank is ready for the full 175.6 miles. Because you are navigating local streets, pay close attention to signage on North 93rd Avenue and North 99th Avenue to stay on course. Taking your time through these residential and local zones will make for a much smoother and less stressful arrival in Yuma.
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 87.8 miles from Tolleson, AZ, or about 1h 20m 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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.8 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
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 Tolleson, 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 Tolleson, AZ
This is one driving day of about 175.6 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tolleson, 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 87.8 mi from Tolleson, AZ · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 87.8 miles from Tolleson, 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
$34.95 one way
$69.89 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $36.90 | $73.81 |
| premium | $5.59 | $38.63 | $77.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.01 | $78.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.44 | $8.43 |
| Efficient EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.36 | $7.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.2 | 0 | $24.58 | $11.24 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
4:40 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
2 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 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 Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 175.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 93rd Avenue, West Van Buren Street, North 99th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.8 miles from Tolleson, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.95 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 Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ is easy. At 2h 40m 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 Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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