Origin
Yuma, AZ
Afternoon in Yuma on Saturday
Local time
1:34 PM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yuma, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
311.3 mi
501 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 16m
★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 56m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 36m
3 PM
5h 40m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m
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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Sierra Vista, AZ
Leslie del Moral
Trip Overview
The drive from Yuma, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ covers 311.3 miles and takes about 5h 28m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.01 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
155.7 miles from Yuma, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winterhaven Drive | — | — |
| Kumeyaay Highway | — | — |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
| Phoenix Bypass Route | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
| North Freeway | — | — |
| Tucson-Benson Highway | — | — |
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 Sierra Vista, 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
178 mi
·
3 hr 2 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 10 East: Tucson
7
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
8
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
55 mi
·
55 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
9
Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Freeway
10
Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Tucson-Benson Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
12
Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 90
13
Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Huachuca Boulevard
14
Continue on State Route 90
12 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 90
15
Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Huachuca Boulevard
16
Continue on State Route 90
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 90
17
Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Buffalo Soldier Trail
18
Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Buffalo Solder Trail
19
Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Buffalo Soldier Trail
20
Turn left onto West Fry Boulevard
381 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Fry Boulevard
21
Continue on West Fry Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Fry Boulevard
22
Turn left
59 ft
·
4 sec
23
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 155.7 miles from Yuma, AZ, or about 2h 44m 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 68 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.7 miles or 2h 44m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sierra Vista, 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 311.3 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.7 miles from Yuma, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.01 one way
$124.03 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $65.63 | $131.26 |
| premium | $5.59 | $68.52 | $137.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.73 | $137.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$62
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.4 | 1 | $32.69 | $14.94 |
| Efficient EV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.24 | $12.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.5 | 1 | $43.58 | $19.92 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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
Sierra Vista, AZ
Afternoon in Sierra Vista on Saturday
Local time
1:34 PM
MST
Current temp
51°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
36 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 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
311.3 mi in 5h 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Winterhaven Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 28m 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 Sierra Vista, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Sierra Vista, AZ
Full guide →Sierra Vista (Spanish: Mountain View) is a city in Southeast Arizona and the commercial hub of the region, making it a convenient base from which to explore the area. It is perhaps best known for historic Fort Huachuca, established in 1877 during the Apache Wars. Although still an active U.S. Army military base, its two military museums and historic cemetery are open to the general public. The landscape around the city is typical for the Southwestern United States, and the nearby mountains and canyons can be explored on foot, by bike, or on horseback. Because it is a major stopover point on avian migration routes, the area is popular with avid birdwatchers and naturalists, and is known as the "Hummingbird Capital of America".
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 311.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Yuma, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Sierra Vista, AZ before the return drive.
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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