Origin
Yuma, AZ
Night in Yuma on Sunday
Local time
11:58 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, AZ to Big Park, AZ
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
283.9 mi
457 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuma, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yuma, AZ to Big Park, AZ covers 283.9 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Winterhaven Drive, Kumeyaay Highway, Blue Star Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.50 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
141.9 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 14m drive with frequent turns across 283.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Winterhaven Drive 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 5h 14m 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 Yuma, AZ to Big Park, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winterhaven Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kumeyaay Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pima Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 85 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Oglesby Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Winterhaven Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and Big Park, AZ.
1
Start on North 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
2
Continue on Winterhaven Drive
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Winterhaven Drive
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kumeyaay Highway
5
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
85: Phoenix, Ajo
7
Continue on East Pima Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pima Street
8
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
9
Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
10
Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
11
Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12
Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Phoenix
14
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
AZ 303 Loop North
16
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 17 North: Flagstaff
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 17 North: Flagstaff
19
Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
16 mi
·
16 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
20
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
21
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
22
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
37 mi
·
36 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona
24
Turn left onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
26
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
28
Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Red Rock Scenic Byway
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Cortez Drive
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Cortez Drive
30
Exit the roundabout onto East Cortez Drive
118 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Cortez Drive
31
Turn left
66 ft
·
5 sec
32
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 141.9 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 2h 37m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.9 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Big Park, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yuma, 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 Yuma, AZ
This is one driving day of about 283.9 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Yuma, 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 141.9 mi from Yuma, AZ · 2h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 141.9 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Big Park, AZ
The final approach into Big Park, 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 Big Park, 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
$56.50 one way
$113.00 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $59.66 | $119.33 |
| premium | $5.59 | $62.45 | $124.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.07 | $126.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.2 | 1 | $29.81 | $13.63 |
| Efficient EV | 71 | 0 | $24.84 | $11.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.6 | 1 | $39.75 | $18.17 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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
Big Park, AZ
Night in Big Park on Sunday
Local time
11:58 PM
MST
Current temp
46°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 14m 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 Yuma, AZ to Big Park, AZ covers 283.9 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Winterhaven Drive, Kumeyaay Highway, Blue Star Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 141.9 miles from Yuma, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.50 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 5h 14m 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 Yuma, AZ to Big Park, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yuma, AZ to Big Park, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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