How far is Kayenta, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Kayenta, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 464.2 miles (747.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 371.5 miles (597.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
464.2 mi
07h 18m
Flight
371.46 mi
597.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
371.46 mi
Kilometers
597.81 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
464.2 mi
Kilometers
747.06 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Wed, Sep 23, 7:56 PM MST
Return by in Kayenta
Thu, Sep 24, 4:14 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kayenta
2026-09-23T13:37
Arrive Yuma
Wed, Sep 23, 8:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kayenta
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Cordes Lakes
AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona

From Kayenta
233.8 mi
03h 39m
To Yuma
230.3 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
101°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Comb Ridge Road

    13 m · 3 sec · Comb Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    647 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Navajo Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on US 89

    1421 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  7. 7

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.9 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  11. 11

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    1786 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    1952 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Purple Heart Trail

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2524 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3181 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    125 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1628 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  39. 39

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  40. 40

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 57 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  43. 43

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  44. 44

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  45. 45

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  46. 46

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  47. 47

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  48. 48

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
6 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 25%
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 20%
Navajo Trail
82.1 mi · 18%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.2 mi · 9%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 7%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

114 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.7 mi
371.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordes Lakes
03h 39m from Kayenta
Leave By
9:24 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kayenta 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 Kayenta to Yuma?

The road trip is about 464.2 miles (747.1 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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?

Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.8 miles from Kayenta and 230.3 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 371.5 miles (597.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. 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 $77.08 one way or $154.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kayenta and Yuma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kayenta and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.

Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cordes Lakes, 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 Cordes Lakes.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

41 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

70 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

84 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

97 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kayenta and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 371.46 mi (597.81 km).

Kayenta

#1 Kayenta

Census designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates36.7277800, -110.2545800
Altitude1719
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Comb Ridge Road (-110.25458, 36.727776)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 747 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.38 gal
62.01 L · about $77.08
Round trip
$154.17
32.76 gal · 124.02 L
Estimated CO2
145.6 kg one way
Round trip: 291.1 kg / 642 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.71 $77.08 $154.17
Mid-grade $5.07 $82.98 $165.96
Premium $5.40 $88.50 $177.00
Diesel $6.45 $105.57 $211.14

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kayenta, AZ and Yuma, AZ. The current time in Kayenta is 13:37:52, although it is 12:37:52 in Yuma.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.