How far is Chinle, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Chinle, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 499.5 miles (803.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
499.5 mi
07h 52m
Flight
373.61 mi
601.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
373.61 mi
Kilometers
601.26 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
499.5 mi
Kilometers
803.86 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Wed, Sep 23, 5:13 PM MST
Return by in Chinle
Thu, Sep 24, 2:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chinle
2026-09-23T10:21
Arrive Yuma
Wed, Sep 23, 6:13 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chinle
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Camp Verde
AZ

Town of the United States

From Chinle
263.6 mi
03h 56m
To Yuma
235.8 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
101°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    45 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1208 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Route 7

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 7

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

    30.3 mi · 45 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    536 ft · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Arizona State Highway 264

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Arizona State Highway 264

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on AZ 87

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87

  10. 10

    Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    38.8 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    2575 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2524 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3181 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    125 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1628 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  29. 29

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

    1 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  31. 31

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  35. 35

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

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  37. 37

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  38. 38

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  42. 42

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  43. 43

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  44. 44

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  46. 46

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
47 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
7 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 23%
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 19%
Purple Heart Trail
61.2 mi · 12%
Arizona State Highway 264
56.7 mi · 11%
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
56 mi · 11%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 7%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.9 mi
373.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Verde
03h 56m from Chinle
Leave By
8:16 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chinle and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 499.5 miles (803.9 km) and usually takes 07h 52m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Camp Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.6 miles from Chinle and 235.8 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.9 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.97 one way or $165.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chinle and Yuma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chinle and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Verde

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 Camp Verde and the surrounding midpoint area.
Main Stage
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Main Stage

Cottonwood , AZ
1 S Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.4/5 349 reviews Bar,Art gallery,Bingo hall,Karaoke,Live music venue,Pool hall,Restaurant
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 0.6 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Garrison Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Garrison Park

Cottonwood , AZ
39 Brian Mickelsen Pkwy, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Rating 4.2/5 245 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Verde.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

7 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

35 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

72 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

73 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chinle and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 373.61 mi (601.26 km).

Chinle

#1 Chinle

Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population4,518
Coordinates36.1544500, -109.5526100
Altitude1683
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-109.553148, 36.154111)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 804 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.63 gal
66.72 L · about $82.97
Round trip
$165.93
35.26 gal · 133.44 L
Estimated CO2
156.7 kg one way
Round trip: 313.4 kg / 691 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.71 $82.97 $165.93
Mid-grade $5.07 $89.31 $178.63
Premium $5.40 $95.25 $190.51
Diesel $6.45 $113.63 $227.25

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chinle, AZ and Yuma, AZ. The current time in Chinle is 10:21:06, although it is 09:21:06 in Yuma.

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.