How far is Dome, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Dome, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.85 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.38 mi
24.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.38 mi
Kilometers
24.75 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.85 mi
Kilometers
33.56 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 AM MST
Return by in Dome
Thu, Apr 16, 6:17 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dome
2026-04-16T05:18
Arrive Yuma
Thu, Apr 16, 5:48 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dome
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Fortuna Foothills
AZ

Census designated place

From Dome
10.1 mi
00h 14m
To Yuma
10.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route of Butterfield Stage

    4.2 mi · 16 min · Route of Butterfield Stage

  2. 2

    Turn left onto San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on East 16th Street

    10.7 mi · 16 min · East 16th Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1965 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  10. 10

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 16th Street
12 mi · 58%
Route of Butterfield Stage
4.19 mi · 20%
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
2.63 mi · 13%
Harold C Giss Parkway
0.99 mi · 5%
South 4th Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Giss Parkway
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 16th Street

Continue on East 16th Street

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortuna Foothills
00h 14m from Dome
Leave By
7:32 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dome 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 Dome to Yuma?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fortuna Foothills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Dome and 10.7 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dome and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.

Stop Ideas Near Fortuna Foothills

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 Fortuna Foothills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area

Yuma , AZ
180 W 1st St, Yuma, AZ 85364, United States
Rating 4.5/5 14 reviews City government office,Tourist attraction
Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court

Yuma , AZ
250 W 2nd St, Yuma, AZ 85364, United States
Rating 1.5/5 17 reviews City clerk's office
Housing Authority of the City of Yuma
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Housing Authority of the City of Yuma

Yuma , AZ
420 S Madison Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364, United States
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortuna Foothills.

RAIL

Yuma

20 mi away
281 Gila Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dome and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 15.38 mi (24.75 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dome

Ghost town in Yuma County, Arizona

Population0
Coordinates32.7553200, -114.3621700
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Route of Butterfield Stage (-114.361415, 32.755684)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.33
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.66 $7.33
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.95 $7.90
Premium $5.57 $4.12 $8.24
Diesel $6.37 $4.71 $9.42

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dome and Yuma. The current time is 05:18:50.

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.