How far is Maryvale, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.6 mi
02h 53m
Flight
151.42 mi
243.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.42 mi
Kilometers
243.69 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.6 mi
Kilometers
292.25 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM MST
Return by in Maryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-04-22T19:52
Arrive Yuma
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:44 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryvale
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 Maryvale
90.7 mi
01h 26m
To Yuma
90.9 mi
01h 26m

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
0 to 10 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 Maryvale and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Indian School Road

    2685 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North 59th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Papago Freeway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Papago Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    2118 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  12. 12

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

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  14. 14

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  21. 21

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 63%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 16%
Papago Freeway
12 mi · 7%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
South Oglesby Road
3.56 mi · 2%
East Pima Street
2.43 mi · 1%
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

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
151.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 26m from Maryvale
Leave By
12:44 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryvale 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 Maryvale to Yuma?

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 90.7 miles from Maryvale and 90.9 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:44 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.74 one way or $63.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale 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 Maryvale and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 151.42 mi (243.69 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: North 55th Avenue (-112.177779, 33.501991)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.26 L · about $31.74
Round trip
$63.47
12.82 gal · 48.52 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.74 $63.47
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.22 $68.43
Premium $5.57 $35.68 $71.36
Diesel $6.37 $40.81 $81.61

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 Maryvale and Yuma. The current time is 19:52:03.

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.