Origin
Yuma, AZ
Afternoon in Yuma on Friday
Local time
4:12 PM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
238.8 mi
384 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 56m
★
6 AM
5h 10m
8 AM
5h 37m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 17m
3 PM
5h 21m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 2m
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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Chino Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yuma, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 238.8 miles and takes about 5h 9m 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 $47.57 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
119.4 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 238.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 9m drive with frequent turns across 238.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 9m 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 Chino Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winterhaven Drive | — | — |
| Kumeyaay Highway | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| US 95 | — | — |
| East 16th Street | — | — |
| San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway | — | — |
| South Central Boulevard | — | — |
| East Kuehn Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Winterhaven Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and Chino Valley, 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
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 95: 16th Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 95: 16th Street
7
Keep slight left
236 ft
·
8 sec
8
Turn left onto East 16th Street
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 16th Street
9
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
10
Continue on South Central Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Central Boulevard
11
Turn right onto East Kuehn Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Kuehn Street
12
Turn left onto Riggles Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Riggles Road
13
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, I 10 East: Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott
15 mi
·
18 min
·
US 60 East, I 10 East: Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
17
Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
18
Continue on Avenue A
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Avenue A
19
Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
20
Turn left onto Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
21
Turn left onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
22
Continue on White Spar Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
White Spar Highway
23
Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
24
Continue on White Spar Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Spar Highway
25
Turn straight onto Broadway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
26
Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
27
Turn left onto Kirkland Valley Road
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Kirkland Valley Road
28
Continue on Kirkland Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Kirkland Road
29
Turn right onto Skull Valley - Kirkland Road
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Skull Valley - Kirkland Road
30
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
31
Continue on Iron Springs Road
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Iron Springs Road
32
Turn left onto Williamson Valley Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Williamson Valley Road
33
Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pioneer Parkway
34
Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pioneer Parkway
35
Turn left onto Willow Creek Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Willow Creek Road
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
308 ft
·
4 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
37
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
39
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
40
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
41
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42
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 119.4 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 2h 34m 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 53 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.4 miles or 2h 34m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chino Valley, 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 238.8 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 119.4 mi from Yuma, AZ · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.4 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chino Valley, AZ
The final approach into Chino Valley, 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 Chino Valley, 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
$47.57 one way
$95.14 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $50.35 | $100.69 |
| premium | $5.59 | $52.56 | $105.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.72 | $105.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.07 | $11.46 |
| Efficient EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.90 | $9.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.5 | 1 | $33.43 | $15.28 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Chino Valley, AZ
Afternoon in Chino Valley on Friday
Local time
4:12 PM
MST
Current temp
41°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
46 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 9m 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 Chino Valley, AZ covers 238.8 miles and takes about 5h 9m 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 119.4 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 $47.57 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 9m 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 Chino Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yuma, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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