How far is Douglas, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from Douglas, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Yuma.
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Start on East 10th Street
2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street
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Turn right onto G Avenue
2438 ft · 50 sec · G Avenue
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Continue on 16th Street
21.8 mi · 28 min · 16th Street
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Turn right onto Old Douglas Road
3082 ft · 1 min · Old Douglas Road
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Merge right
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Continue on State Route 90
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90
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Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
3044 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 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 Douglas 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.
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 Douglas 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 Douglas to Yuma?
The road trip is about 359.1 miles (577.9 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Douglas and 178 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:02 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $62.73 one way or $125.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 312.38 mi (502.72 km).
#1 Douglas
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.3445500, -109.5453400 |
| Altitude | 1222 |
| 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: 578 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $62.73 | $125.46 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $67.63 | $135.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $70.52 | $141.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $80.66 | $161.31 |
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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