How far is Paulden, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from Paulden, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 243 miles (391 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paulden and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paulden and Yuma.
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Start on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willow Creek Road
1 m · 1 sec · Willow Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Willow Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Willow Creek Road
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Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Parkway
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Turn slight left
47 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Pioneer Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto Williamson Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Williamson Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Iron Springs Road
17.2 mi · 26 min · Iron Springs Road
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Continue straight
2934 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Skull Valley - Kirkland Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Skull Valley - Kirkland Road
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Turn left onto Kirkland Road
727 ft · 12 sec · Kirkland Road
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Continue on Kirkland Valley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Kirkland Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on Broadway
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on White Spar Highway
4.3 mi · 9 min · White Spar Highway
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Turn straight onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Turn right onto Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
24.2 mi · 30 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
29.4 mi · 35 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Avenue A
2655 ft · 50 sec · Avenue A
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Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
30 m · 1 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
14.3 mi · 17 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Quartzsite, Yuma, California
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
1851 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Riggles Road
2132 ft · 58 sec · Riggles Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Kuehn Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Kuehn Street
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Turn left onto South Central Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Central Boulevard
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on East 16th Street
10.7 mi · 16 min · East 16th Street
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Take the exit right
1965 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
58 m · 5 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
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Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paulden and Yuma.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paulden and Sunny near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paulden to Yuma?
The road trip is about 243 miles (391 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Paulden and 119.4 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.55 one way or $79.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paulden and Sunny near Yuma.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paulden and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 193.9 mi (312.05 km).
#1 Paulden
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
| Population | 5,231 |
| Coordinates | 34.8855800, -112.4682300 |
| Altitude | 1344 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yuma
The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.
| Population | 99,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.7253200, -114.6244000 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.62 | $39.55 | $79.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $42.65 | $85.31 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $45.40 | $90.79 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $54.08 | $108.15 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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