How far is Clifton, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from Clifton, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 407.4 miles (655.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clifton and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifton and Yuma.
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Start on Coronado Boulevard
9 mi · 13 min · Coronado Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Coronado Boulevard
10.3 mi · 13 min · Coronado Boulevard
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Continue on Safford-Springerville Highway
13.3 mi · 16 min · Safford-Springerville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Turn left onto South Montierth Lane
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Montierth Lane
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Turn right onto East Solomon Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Solomon Road
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
31.3 mi · 38 min · South 1st Avenue
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway
49.1 mi · 49 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
2316 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi · 59 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
118.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
1384 ft · 35 sec · South 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 Clifton and Yuma.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clifton and Sunny near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clifton to Yuma?
The road trip is about 407.4 miles (655.6 km) and usually takes 06h 11m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.5 miles from Clifton and 203.9 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.5 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 MST. 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 $66.36 one way or $132.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clifton and Sunny near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 309.93 mi (498.78 km).
#1 Clifton
Town in Arizona
| Population | 3,636 |
| Coordinates | 33.0509000, -109.2961800 |
| Altitude | 1060 |
| 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: 656 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
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 | $4.62 | $66.36 | $132.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $71.57 | $143.14 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $76.17 | $152.34 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $90.74 | $181.48 |
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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