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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on 4th Street
6 m · 6 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Mohave Valley Highway
20.5 mi · 32 min · Mohave Valley Highway
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Continue on Harbor Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue
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Continue on North K Street
1 km · 2 min · North K Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
142 m · 15 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto J Street
1346 ft · 37 sec · J Street
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Take the ramp left
1265 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Needles Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe
1786 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Route 95
53.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Route 95
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Continue on Vidal Avenue
2944 ft · 40 sec · Vidal Avenue
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Continue on Route 95
38 mi · 45 min · Route 95
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Continue on North Intake Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Intake Boulevard
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Take the exit right
1474 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR-78 South
1245 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard
6.9 mi · 8 min · South Neighbours Boulevard
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Turn right onto 28th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 28th Avenue
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Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard
2 mi · 2 min · Rannells Boulevard
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Avenue
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Continue on Ben Hulse Highway
31.4 mi · 37 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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Turn left onto Ogilby Road
24.6 mi · 43 min · Ogilby Road
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Take the ramp left
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
12.3 mi · 13 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Avenue
912 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 4th Avenue
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Winterhaven Drive
665 ft · 16 sec · Winterhaven Drive
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
1393 ft · 1 min · North 4th Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
16 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ehrenberg.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bullhead City and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 167.4 mi (269.41 km).
#1 Bullhead City
The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 40,884 |
| Coordinates | 35.1477800, -114.5683000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yuma
The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.
| Population | 99,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.7253200, -114.6244000 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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