Origin
Yuma, AZ
Afternoon in Yuma on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, AZ to Bisbee, AZ
Drive Time
6h 3m
Distance
336.6 mi
542 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$67
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 50m
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6 AM
6h 3m
8 AM
6h 29m
10 AM
6h 12m
12 PM
6h 10m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 28m
8 PM
5h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuma, AZ
cottonbro studio
Bisbee, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Yuma, AZ to Bisbee, AZ covers 336.6 miles and takes about 6h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 177.9 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.99 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
168.3 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 3m drive with frequent turns across 336.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 177.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 336.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 178.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 281.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway
Merge onto I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
178.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Tucson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 178A
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
6
281.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 51m in
Take the exit toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302
Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
5
336 mi into trip
|
~6h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
336.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 3m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Yuma, AZ to Bisbee, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.
Sierra Vista
281.7 mi in
|
~4h 51m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 177.9 mi | 3h 2m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 54.6 mi | 55m |
| Tucson-Benson Highway | 41.4 mi | 43m |
| State Route 90 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway | 13.3 mi | 16m |
| Huachuca Boulevard | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| AZ 80 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| North Freeway | 6.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 177.9 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and Bisbee, AZ.
1
Start on I 8 BUS
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
2
Continue on I 8 BUS
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Winterhaven Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 8
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Kumeyaay Highway
5
Continue on I 8
178 mi
·
3 hr 2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 178A
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
7
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
Exit 178A
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
8
Continue on I 10
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 10
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 10
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 302
Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
12
Turn right onto AZ 90
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 90
13
Continue on AZ 90
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Huachuca Boulevard
14
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 90
15
Continue on AZ 90
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Huachuca Boulevard
16
Continue on AZ 90
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 90
17
Turn left onto AZ 90
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 90 Bypass
18
Turn left onto AZ 90
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on AZ 90
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 90
20
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
21
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
AZ 80; US 80 Hist
22
Take the exit
290 ft
·
9 sec
23
Turn right
158 ft
·
4 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork
117 ft
·
3 sec
25
Continue on US 80 Hist
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tombstone Canyon Road
26
Turn left onto Moon Canyon
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
Moon Canyon
27
Turn right
86 ft
·
6 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.3 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 2h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 177.9 miles.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.3 miles or 2h 53m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bisbee, 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 336.6 miles and 6h 3m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 177.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168.3 mi from Yuma, AZ · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 168.3 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 177.9 miles.
Arriving in Bisbee, AZ
The final approach into Bisbee, 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 Bisbee, AZ.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.99 one way
$133.98 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $70.74 | $141.48 |
| premium | $5.59 | $74.04 | $148.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.78 | $149.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$67
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$92–$117
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101 | 1 | $35.34 | $16.16 |
| Efficient EV | 84.2 | 0 | $29.45 | $13.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.6 | 1 | $47.12 | $21.54 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Bisbee, AZ
Afternoon in Bisbee on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
MST
Current temp
48°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
11 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
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Bisbee, AZ covers 336.6 miles and takes about 6h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 168.3 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 $66.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 336.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 178.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 281.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Yuma, AZ to Bisbee, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Sierra Vista along the way.
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