Trip from Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

175.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Tolleson, AZ to Yuma, AZ covers 175.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North 93rd Avenue, West Van Buren Street, North 99th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.23 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

87.8 miles from Tolleson, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 40m drive with frequent turns across 175.6 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.

North 93rd Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North 93rd Avenue	0 mi	0m
West Van Buren Street	0 mi	0m
North 99th Avenue	0 mi	0m
West Papago Freeway	0 mi	0m
I 10 West	0 mi	0m
Papago Freeway	0 mi	0m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	0 mi	0m
AZ 85	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North 93rd Avenue — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 93rd Avenue

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Turn left onto West Van Buren Street

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Turn right onto North 99th Avenue

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Turn left onto West Papago Freeway

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Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

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Continue on South Oglesby Road

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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

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Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend

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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

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Continue on East Pima Street

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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

17

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

18

Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

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Keep slight left

20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

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Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

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Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

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Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

25

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.8 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Buckeye, AZ

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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.8 mi from Tolleson, AZ

Buckeye, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckeye, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.8 miles from Tolleson, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.95	$34.23	$68.46
midgrade	$5.34	$36.90	$73.81
premium	$5.57	$38.48	$76.96
diesel	$6.37	$44.01	$88.02

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way.

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 $34.23 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.

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