How far is Anthem, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Anthem, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.13 mi
03h 12m
Flight
163.39 mi
262.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.39 mi
Kilometers
262.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.13 mi
Kilometers
333.34 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Thu, Oct 15, 1:01 PM MST
Return by in Anthem
Thu, Oct 15, 4:13 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anthem
2026-10-15T09:48
Arrive Yuma
Thu, Oct 15, 1:01 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anthem
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Anthem
103.5 mi
01h 36m
To Yuma
103.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM MST
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anthem and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthem and Yuma.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    24 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 41st Drive

    1487 ft · 1 min · North 41st Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Anthem Way

    679 ft · 21 sec · West Anthem Way

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 17 South: Phoenix

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto North Black Canyon Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2524 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    3181 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    125 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1628 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  25. 25

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1.1 km · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  31. 31

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthem and Yuma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
35 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
5 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 55%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 16%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 14%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 5%
South Oglesby Road
3.56 mi · 2%
Black Canyon Freeway
3.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

114 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
163.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 36m from Anthem
Leave By
10:36 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anthem and Sunny near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anthem to Yuma?

The road trip is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Anthem and 103.7 miles from Yuma.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.17 one way or $68.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anthem and Sunny near Yuma.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gila Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Gila Bend Town Hall

Gila Bend , AZ
644 W Pima Street, BOX A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall,Museum,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anthem and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 163.39 mi (262.95 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Anthem

Situated in the northern foothills of the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, this Maricopa County development sits at an elevation of roughly 1,864 feet.

Population0
Coordinates33.8672600, -112.1468200
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: (-112.1468, 33.867178)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.31 gal
27.67 L · about $34.17
Round trip
$68.33
14.62 gal · 55.34 L
Estimated CO2
65 kg one way
Round trip: 129.9 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $34.17 $68.33
Mid-grade $5.03 $36.80 $73.60
Premium $5.36 $39.20 $78.41
Diesel $6.27 $45.85 $91.70

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Anthem and Yuma. The current time is 09:48:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.