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

The driving distance from Oro Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m 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
236.04 mi
03h 30m
Flight
214.25 mi
344.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.25 mi
Kilometers
344.81 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.04 mi
Kilometers
379.87 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM MST
Return by in Oro Valley
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oro Valley
2026-04-22T20:32
Arrive Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oro 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 Oro Valley
118.2 mi
01h 45m
To Yuma
117.7 mi
01h 45m

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
3 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 Oro Valley and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Oro Place

    76 m · 15 sec · West Oro Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Valle del Oro Drive

    595 ft · 26 sec · North Valle del Oro Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Greenock Drive

    607 ft · 28 sec · West Greenock Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Oracle Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Oracle Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Magee Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Magee Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Cortaro Farms Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West Cortaro Farms Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway

    54 m · 3 sec · North Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

    2838 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    46.3 mi · 46 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  10. 10

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

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    58.9 mi · 59 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  12. 12

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  17. 17

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oro 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi · 50%
Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi · 25%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
46.3 mi · 20%
West Magee Road
3.66 mi · 2%
West Cortaro Farms Road
3.43 mi · 1%
North Oracle Road
2.86 mi · 1%
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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
214.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 45m from Oro Valley
Leave By
9:58 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oro 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 Oro Valley to Yuma?

The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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 118.2 miles from Oro Valley and 117.7 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 9:58 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.24 one way or $82.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oro 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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gila Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Gila Bend Town Hall

Gila Bend , AZ
644 W Pima Street, BOX A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall,Museum,Water utility company

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 Oro Valley and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 214.25 mi (344.81 km).

Oro Valley

#1 Oro Valley

Town in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population46,678
Coordinates32.3909100, -110.9664900
Altitude775
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: West Oro Place (-110.966579, 32.391144)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.33 gal
31.53 L · about $41.24
Round trip
$82.48
16.66 gal · 63.06 L
Estimated CO2
74 kg one way
Round trip: 148.1 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.24 $82.48
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.47 $88.93
Premium $5.57 $46.36 $92.73
Diesel $6.37 $53.03 $106.06

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 Oro Valley and Yuma. The current time is 20:32:23.

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.