How far is Green Valley, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Green Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.19 mi
03h 47m
Flight
220.43 mi
354.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.43 mi
Kilometers
354.74 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.19 mi
Kilometers
426.78 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM MST
Return by in Green Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Valley
2026-04-22T19:12
Arrive Yuma
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Valley
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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 Green Valley
132.2 mi
01h 53m
To Yuma
133 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 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 Green Valley and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley and Yuma.

  1. 1

    Start on Calle de la Temporada

    23 m · 3 sec · Calle de la Temporada

  2. 2

    Continue on Calle del Tiempo

    114 m · 22 sec · Calle del Tiempo

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Calle de Las Casitas

    1442 ft · 1 min · South Calle de Las Casitas

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Continental Road

    1678 ft · 42 sec · West Continental Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 19 North: Tucson

    1959 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    23.3 mi · 28 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    3178 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

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

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    58.9 mi · 59 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  13. 13

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  18. 18

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Valley 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi · 45%
Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi · 22%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 21%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
23.3 mi · 9%
South Freeway
5.39 mi · 2%
Harold C Giss Parkway
0.99 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 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.

Drive Time
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
220.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 53m from Green Valley
Leave By
9:26 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Green Valley 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 Green Valley to Yuma?

The road trip is about 265.2 miles (426.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.2 miles from Green Valley and 133 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 9:26 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.34 one way or $92.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green Valley 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 Green Valley and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 220.43 mi (354.74 km).

Green Valley

#1 Green Valley

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population21,391
Coordinates31.8542500, -110.9937000
Altitude885
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Calle de la Temporada (-110.993845, 31.854295)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.42 L · about $46.34
Round trip
$92.68
18.72 gal · 70.84 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $46.34 $92.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.96 $99.93
Premium $5.57 $52.10 $104.20
Diesel $6.37 $59.59 $119.17

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 Green Valley and Yuma. The current time is 19:12:22.

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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.