Origin
Yuma, AZ
Afternoon in Yuma on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, AZ to Kingman, AZ
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
215.7 mi
347 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
★
6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yuma, AZ
cottonbro studio
Kingman, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Spanning 215.7 miles through the heart of the Desert Southwest, this journey from Yuma to Kingman takes approximately 4 hours and 21 minutes to complete. You will navigate via the San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway, the Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, and the Purple Heart Trail. Because the total travel time is manageable, this trip works perfectly as a single-day excursion. Budgeting roughly $43 for fuel should cover your transit across the Arizona desert. While both cities sit within the same regional climate, the route offers a distinct local perspective away from the typical interstate corridors.
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
107.8 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features zero highway-share, you will be navigating regional roads that offer a more technical driving experience. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 77.3 miles along the Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, providing a consistent rhythm before the road shifts character. The transition between these rural stretches requires you to stay alert, as the winding nature of the path differs significantly from high-speed highway travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 77.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 215.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 175.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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
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I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway
Merge onto I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
175.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 40 East
6
214.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 18m in
Take the exit toward 93, Arizona 68, Historic US 66: Beale St, Las Vegas, Bullhead City, Laughlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward 93, Arizona 68, Historic US 66: Beale St...
5
214.9 mi into trip
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~4h 19m in
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West Beale Street
Turn right onto West Beale Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway | 77.3 mi | 1h 33m |
| San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway | 66.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 38.3 mi | 38m |
| East 16th Street | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Riverside Drive | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| South Central Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Rio Vista Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
— 77.3 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and Kingman, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 95: 16th Street
7
Keep slight left at fork
235 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn left onto US 95
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 16th Street
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 95
66 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
10
Continue on US 95
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on AZ 95
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto AZ 95
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
13
Continue on AZ 95
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
California Avenue
14
Turn right onto AZ 95
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rio Vista Highway
15
Continue on AZ 95
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
16
Continue on AZ 95
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on AZ 95
40 mi
·
50 min
·
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 40 East
19
Merge onto I 40
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 48
Toward 93, Arizona 68, Historic US 66: Beale St, Las Vegas, Bullhead City, Laughlin
21
Turn right onto West Beale Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Beale Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto North 4th Street
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 4th Street
23
Arrive at destination
North 4th Street
Trip Plan
Plan for one dedicated stop to break up the four-hour journey and ensure you stay refreshed behind the wheel. Given the desert environment, prioritize departing early in the day to avoid the heat and take full advantage of your flexibility. Since this is a local road-heavy route, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Yuma to ensure you stay within your $43 budget. Because the 215.7-mile trip is relatively short, you have the freedom to pace yourself and enjoy the drive without feeling rushed to reach Kingman by a specific time.
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 107.8 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.3 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.8 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingman, 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 215.7 miles and 4h 21m.
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 Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway for about 77.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.8 mi from Yuma, AZ · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
108 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 107.8 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.3 miles.
Arriving in Kingman, AZ
The final approach into Kingman, 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 Kingman, 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
$42.93 one way
$85.86 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $45.33 | $90.66 |
| premium | $5.59 | $47.45 | $94.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.92 | $95.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.35 |
| Efficient EV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.20 | $13.80 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Kingman, AZ
Afternoon in Kingman on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
MST
Current temp
53°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
6 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
4h 21m 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 Kingman, AZ covers 215.7 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway, Purple Heart Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.8 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 $42.93 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 215.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 175.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Yuma, AZ to Kingman, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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