How far is Bullhead City, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Bullhead City, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m 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
205.81 mi
03h 55m
Flight
167.4 mi
269.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.4 mi
Kilometers
269.41 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.81 mi
Kilometers
331.22 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM MST
Return by in Bullhead City
Sat, Apr 18, 12:50 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bullhead City
2026-04-18T04:59
Arrive Yuma
Sat, Apr 18, 8:55 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bullhead City
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
Ehrenberg
AZ

Town in Arizona, United States

From Bullhead City
102.7 mi
01h 57m
To Yuma
103.1 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 23 mph N
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bullhead City and Yuma.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    6 m · 6 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mohave Valley Highway

    20.5 mi · 32 min · Mohave Valley Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Harbor Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North K Street

    1 km · 2 min · North K Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 15 sec · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto J Street

    1346 ft · 37 sec · J Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1265 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Needles Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe

    1786 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Route 95

    53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Route 95

  11. 11

    Continue on Vidal Avenue

    2944 ft · 40 sec · Vidal Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Route 95

    38 mi · 45 min · Route 95

  13. 13

    Continue on North Intake Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Intake Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1474 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR-78 South

    1245 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 8 min · South Neighbours Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 28th Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 28th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard

    2 mi · 2 min · Rannells Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 32nd Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Ben Hulse Highway

    31.4 mi · 37 min · Ben Hulse Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ogilby Road

    24.6 mi · 43 min · Ogilby Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Kumeyaay Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 4th Avenue

    912 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on 4th Avenue

    53 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Winterhaven Drive

    665 ft · 16 sec · Winterhaven Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    1393 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on North 4th Avenue

    16 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 95
91.1 mi · 44%
Ben Hulse Highway
31.4 mi · 15%
Ogilby Road
24.9 mi · 12%
Mohave Valley Highway
20.5 mi · 10%
Kumeyaay Highway
12.3 mi · 6%
South Neighbours Boulevard
6.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Route 95

Turn right onto Route 95

53.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
167.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ehrenberg
01h 57m from Bullhead City
Leave By
9:10 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bullhead City and Sunny near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bullhead City to Yuma?

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Ehrenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Bullhead City and 103.1 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 9:10 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.94 one way or $71.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bullhead City and Sunny near Yuma.

Stop Ideas Near Ehrenberg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ehrenberg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ehrenberg.

RAIL

Yuma

98 mi away
281 Gila Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bullhead City and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 167.4 mi (269.41 km).

Bullhead City

#1 Bullhead City

The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona.

Population40,884
Coordinates35.1477800, -114.5683000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Mohave Valley Highway (-114.568365, 35.147787)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $35.94
Round trip
$71.89
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $35.94 $71.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $38.75 $77.51
Premium $5.57 $40.41 $80.82
Diesel $6.37 $46.22 $92.43

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bullhead City and Yuma. The current time is 04:59:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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