Origin
Yuma, AZ
Morning in Yuma on Saturday
Local time
6:51 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, AZ to Colorado City, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 51m
Distance
450 mi
724 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$90
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 44m
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6 AM
8h 52m
8 AM
9h 8m
10 AM
8h 57m
12 PM
8h 56m
3 PM
8h 58m
5 PM
9h 7m
8 PM
8h 47m
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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Colorado City, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yuma, AZ to Colorado City, AZ covers 450 miles and takes about 8h 51m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Winterhaven Drive, Kumeyaay Highway, Ogilby Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $89.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
225 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 25m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Colorado City, AZ
Full guide →Colorado City is a city of 4,900 people (2018) straddling the Utah/Arizona border, although most of the city is on the Arizona side. The Utah portion is known as Hildale. Colorado City is the largest and best-known polygamist community in the United States, and there are few facilities for travelers.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 51m drive with frequent turns across 450 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yuma, AZ to Colorado City, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winterhaven Drive | — | — |
| Kumeyaay Highway | — | — |
| Ogilby Road | — | — |
| Ben Hulse Highway | — | — |
| 32nd Avenue | — | — |
| Rannells Boulevard | — | — |
| 28th Avenue | — | — |
| South Neighbours Boulevard | — | — |
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 Colorado City, AZ.
1
Start on North 4th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 4th Avenue
2
Continue on Winterhaven Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Winterhaven Drive
3
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
5
Keep slight left to continue on Kumeyaay Highway
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Kumeyaay Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Ogilby Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Ogilby Road
7
Turn right onto Ogilby Road
24 mi
·
43 min
·
Ogilby Road
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ben Hulse Highway
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Ben Hulse Highway
9
Continue on 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
32nd Avenue
10
Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rannells Boulevard
11
Turn right onto 28th Avenue
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
28th Avenue
12
Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South Neighbours Boulevard
13
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US-95 North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US-95 North
16
Turn left onto South Intake Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Intake Boulevard
17
Continue on Route 95
38 mi
·
45 min
·
Route 95
18
Continue on Vidal Avenue
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
Vidal Avenue
19
Continue on Route 95
53 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Route 95
20
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Needles Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 95 North: Searchlight, Las Vegas
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
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US 95 North: Searchlight, Las Vegas
23
Keep slight right to continue on US 95 North: Searchlight, Las Vegas
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
US 95 North: Searchlight, Las Vegas
24
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Take the ramp sharp left toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
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I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
26
Merge slight left onto Boulder City Bypass
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulder City Bypass
27
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
29
Turn right onto East Charleston Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Charleston Boulevard
30
Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi
·
11 min
·
South Lamb Boulevard
31
Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 15 North: Salt Lake City
32
Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
73 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
Las Vegas Freeway
33
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
45 mi
·
50 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
34
Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Hurricane
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
SR 9: Hurricane
35
Merge slight left onto West State Street
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
West State Street
36
Turn right onto South 300 West
512 ft
·
21 sec
·
South 300 West
37
Turn left onto West 100 South
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
West 100 South
38
Continue straight
13 mi
·
16 min
39
Continue on Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
40
Turn left onto West Arizona Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Arizona Avenue
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Central Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Central Street
42
Turn right onto West Township Avenue
449 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Township Avenue
43
Turn left onto Heritage Lane
69 ft
·
3 sec
·
Heritage Lane
44
Arrive at your 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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 225 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 4h 25m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 99 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 225 miles or 4h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 225 miles or 4h 25m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colorado 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yuma, AZ
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Colorado City, AZ
Aim for roughly 225 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 99 miles from Yuma, AZ.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 225 mi from Yuma, AZ · 4h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
225 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Henderson, NVOvernight Options
Night 1
225 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Henderson, NV after about 225 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 99 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 225 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 225 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Colorado City, AZ
The final approach into Colorado 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 Colorado City, AZ.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Colorado City, AZ with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$89.65 one way
$179.29 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
157 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $94.87 | $189.74 |
| premium | $5.59 | $99.05 | $198.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $99.35 | $198.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$90
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$220–$330
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 157.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135 | 1 | $47.25 | $21.60 |
| Efficient EV | 112.5 | 1 | $39.38 | $18.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 180 | 2 | $63.00 | $28.80 |
Gas CO2
157 kg
EV CO2
53 kg (66% 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
Colorado City, AZ
Morning in Colorado City on Saturday
Local time
6:51 AM
MST
Current temp
76°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
8h 51m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Colorado City, AZ covers 450 miles and takes about 8h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Winterhaven Drive, Kumeyaay Highway, Ogilby Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 225 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 225 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 $89.65 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 51m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yuma, AZ to Colorado City, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yuma, AZ to Colorado City, 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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