Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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The drive from Yuma, AZ to Dome, AZ covers 20.7 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 16th Street, Route of Butterfield Stage, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on East 16th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 39m drive with frequent turns across 20.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 8 / Kumeyaay Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward US 95: 16th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto Route of Butterfield Stage
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 16th Street | 10.9 mi | 15m |
| Route of Butterfield Stage | 4.2 mi | 16m |
| San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North 4th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Kumeyaay Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winterhaven Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma, AZ and Dome, AZ.
Start on I 8 BUS
Continue on I 8 BUS
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 8
Continue on I 8
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 95
Continue on US 95
Turn right onto Route of Butterfield Stage
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.12 one way
$8.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.36 | $8.73 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.56 | $9.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Yuma on Thursday
Local time
10:51 AM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Clear
Destination
Morning in Dome on Thursday
Local time
10:51 AM
MST
Current temp
50°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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