Trip from Yuma, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Drive Time

20m

Distance

16.2 mi

26 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

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Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 19m ★

6 AM

0h 21m

8 AM

0h 24m

10 AM

0h 22m

12 PM

0h 22m

3 PM

0h 22m

5 PM

0h 24m

8 PM

0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Yuma to Fortuna Foothills is a quick, straightforward journey covering 16.2 miles within the Desert Southwest. You can easily complete this drive in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route is so brief, your fuel costs will be minimal, likely staying around the $3 mark. You will primarily navigate via Winterhaven Drive, Kumeyaay Highway, and the Blue Star Memorial Highway. This local transit is ideal if you are looking for an efficient way to move between these two Arizona communities without the need for extensive road trip planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

8.1 miles from Yuma, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway driving. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch on Winterhaven Drive is effectively zero miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and navigating local intersections throughout the 16.2-mile trek. The road's personality is defined by consistent local maneuvering rather than long, monotonous stretches. Being behind the wheel requires your full attention as you transition between these specific roads, offering a very different experience than a typical highway commute. It is a practical, functional transit path that keeps you engaged with the local road network.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 10 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. 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 Yuma, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is easy. At 20m 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 Yuma, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, 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
Foothills Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Foothills Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 40th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Sheryl Drive	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 Fortuna Foothills, 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

14 mi · 16 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

6

Take the exit slight right toward Foothills Boulevard

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Foothills Boulevard

7

Turn right onto South Foothills Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Foothills Boulevard

8

Turn right onto East 40th Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · East 40th Street

9

Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive

10

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 20-minute trip, you have total flexibility in your departure time, allowing you to bypass the need for a rigid schedule. You won't need to plan for any stops given the short distance, which helps keep your travel time predictable. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should map your turns carefully before heading out to avoid confusion at local intersections. Because fuel costs are low at approximately $3, you can easily top off your tank in Yuma before you leave. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival in Fortuna Foothills exactly when you need to be there.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 8.1 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 10m 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 16.2 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.1 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fortuna Foothills, 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 16.2 miles and 20m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.1 mi from Yuma, AZ · 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Calexico, CA

8 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

Calexico, CA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Calexico, CA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.1 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fortuna Foothills, AZ

The final approach into Fortuna Foothills, 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 Fortuna Foothills, 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

$3.22 one way

$6.45 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$3.40	$6.81
premium	$5.59	$3.56	$7.13
diesel	$5.64	$3.60	$7.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.9	$1.70	$0.78
Efficient EV	4.1	$1.42	$0.65
EV Truck/SUV	6.5	$2.27	$1.04

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Yuma, AZ

Night in Yuma on Sunday

Local time

9:05 PM

MST

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Night in Fortuna Foothills on Sunday

Local time

9:05 PM

MST

Current temp

60°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

1 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

20m 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 Yuma, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ covers 16.2 miles and takes about 20m 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 8.1 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 $3.22 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.

The drive from Yuma, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is easy. At 20m 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 Yuma, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Yuma, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.