How far is Eloy, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Eloy, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
190.52 mi
02h 48m
Flight
178.4 mi
287.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.4 mi
Kilometers
287.1 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.52 mi
Kilometers
306.61 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM MST
Return by in Eloy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eloy
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eloy
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Eloy
94.9 mi
01h 24m
To Yuma
95.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1437 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Frontier Street

    1688 ft · 30 sec · East Frontier Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Sunshine Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward 10 West: Phoenix

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  6. 6

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

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    58.9 mi · 59 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  8. 8

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  13. 13

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi · 62%
Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi · 31%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8.55 mi · 4%
Harold C Giss Parkway
0.99 mi · 1%
South Sunshine Boulevard
0.88 mi
I 8 West
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
178.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 24m from Eloy
Leave By
12:52 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eloy 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 Eloy to Yuma?

The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.9 miles from Eloy and 95.6 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gila Bend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eloy and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 178.4 mi (287.1 km).

Eloy

#1 Eloy

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population17,279
Coordinates32.7559000, -111.5548400
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.554852, 32.7559)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.45 L · about $33.27
Round trip
$66.54
13.44 gal · 50.9 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.27 $66.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $35.87 $71.74
Premium $5.57 $37.40 $74.81
Diesel $6.37 $42.78 $85.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Eloy and Yuma. The current time is 22:05:30.

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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.