How far is Peoria, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Peoria, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.37 mi
02h 46m
Flight
150.19 mi
241.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.19 mi
Kilometers
241.7 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.37 mi
Kilometers
298.33 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Wed, Apr 22, 5:48 PM MST
Return by in Peoria
Wed, Apr 22, 8:34 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peoria
2026-04-22T15:01
Arrive Yuma
Wed, Apr 22, 5:48 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peoria
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 Peoria
91.7 mi
01h 23m
To Yuma
93.6 mi
01h 23m

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 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 Peoria and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 83rd Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · North 83rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    627 ft · 23 sec · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Peoria Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Peoria Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward AZ 101 Loop South

    1977 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Agua Fria Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Agua Fria Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Los Angeles

    3245 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  13. 13

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

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  15. 15

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  16. 16

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  22. 22

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peoria 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 61%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 15%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Papago Freeway
8.16 mi · 4%
Agua Fria Freeway
8.02 mi · 4%
South Oglesby Road
3.56 mi · 2%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.2 mi
150.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 23m from Peoria
Leave By
12:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peoria 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 Peoria to Yuma?

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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 91.7 miles from Peoria and 93.6 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 12:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.38 one way or $64.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peoria 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 Peoria and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 150.19 mi (241.7 km).

Peoria

#1 Peoria

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population179,872
Coordinates33.5806000, -112.2373800
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: North 83rd Avenue (-112.237425, 33.580626)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.76 L · about $32.38
Round trip
$64.76
13.08 gal · 49.52 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.38 $64.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.91 $69.82
Premium $5.57 $36.40 $72.80
Diesel $6.37 $41.63 $83.27

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Peoria and Yuma. The current time is 15:01:16.

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.