Origin
Yuma, AZ
Evening in Yuma on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
4h 25m
Distance
204.9 mi
330 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 12m
★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 52m
10 AM
4h 35m
12 PM
4h 32m
3 PM
4h 36m
5 PM
4h 51m
8 PM
4h 18m
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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Bullhead City, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 204.9-mile journey from Yuma, AZ, to Bullhead City, AZ, is a straightforward, single-day adventure. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 25 minutes on the road, navigating primarily via Route 95 and Ben Hulse Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $41, making it an economical option for exploring the Desert Southwest. With a mixed drive profile, this route is well-suited for a day trip, offering a direct path through arid landscapes. You'll experience a consistent drive without the need for an overnight stop.
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
102.5 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 25m. Total distance: 204.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive features a mixed profile, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Route 95, Ben Hulse Highway, and Ogilby Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 91.2 miles on Route 95, so be prepared for extended periods of driving. This route offers a balance between faster highway travel and more local road experiences, providing a varied driving feel as you progress toward your destination within the Desert Southwest.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 91.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 204.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway toward Weigh Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Weigh Station
4
13 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Ogilby Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Ogilby Road
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR S34; US 80 Hist / Ogilby Road
Turn right onto CR S34; US 80 Hist / Ogilby Road
Navigation decision point
6
182.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
|
Front Street
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 95 | 91.2 mi | 1h 47m |
| Ben Hulse Highway | 31.4 mi | 36m |
| Ogilby Road | 24.5 mi | 43m |
| Mohave Valley Highway | 20.5 mi | 32m |
| Kumeyaay Highway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| South Neighbours Boulevard | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| 28th Avenue | 3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Route 95
— 91.2 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ.
1
Start on I 8 BUS
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
2
Continue on I 8 BUS
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Winterhaven Drive
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
4
Merge onto I 8
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 8
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
Toward Weigh Station
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Ogilby Road
7
Turn right onto CR S34; US 80 Hist
24 mi
·
43 min
·
Ogilby Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto CA 78
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Ben Hulse Highway
9
Continue on CA 78
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Avenue
10
Turn left onto CA 78
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rannells Boulevard
11
Turn right onto CA 78
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
28th Avenue
12
Turn left onto CA 78
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South Neighbours Boulevard
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
14
Merge onto I 10
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US-95 North
16
Turn left onto US 95
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Intake Boulevard
17
Continue on US 95
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Route 95
18
Continue on US 95
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vidal Avenue
19
Continue on US 95
53 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Route 95
20
Take the exit onto US 95
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 95
21
Merge onto I 40; US 95
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
Needles Freeway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward J Street
23
Turn right onto J Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
J Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Front Street
465 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
25
Turn right onto North K Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North K Street
26
Continue on AZ 95
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Harbor Avenue
27
Continue on AZ 95
21 mi
·
32 min
·
Mohave Valley Highway
28
Turn right onto 4th Street
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
4th Street
29
Arrive at destination
4th Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour, 25-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and avoid the midday heat. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 91.2-mile stretch on Route 95, as services can be spaced out in this region. The $41 fuel cost suggests a single fill-up should suffice, but always check your level before heading out. Enjoy the direct path through Arizona's Desert Southwest.
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 102.5 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.2 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 45 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.5 miles or 2h 14m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bullhead City, 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 204.9 miles and 4h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 Route 95 for about 91.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.5 mi from Yuma, AZ · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
102 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.5 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Route 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.2 miles.
Arriving in Bullhead City, AZ
The final approach into Bullhead City, 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 Bullhead City, 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
$40.82 one way
$81.64 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| premium | $5.59 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.24 | $90.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.51 | $9.84 |
| Efficient EV | 51.2 | 0 | $17.93 | $8.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82 | 1 | $28.69 | $13.11 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Bullhead City, AZ
Evening in Bullhead City on Thursday
Local time
5:58 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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
3 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
4h 25m 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 Bullhead City, AZ covers 204.9 miles and takes about 4h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 95, Ben Hulse Highway, Ogilby Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.5 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 $40.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 204.9 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Yuma, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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