How far is Picture Rocks, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from Picture Rocks, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 228 miles (366.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Picture Rocks and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Picture Rocks and Yuma.
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Start on North Avra Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · North Avra Road
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Turn slight right onto West Emigh Road
1 mi · 4 min · West Emigh Road
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Turn left onto North Sanders Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Sanders Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
2644 ft · 52 sec · West Twin Peaks Road
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Turn right onto North Clayton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Clayton Road
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Turn sharp right onto West Avra Valley Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Turn left onto North Sanders Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Marana Road
2819 ft · 53 sec · West Marana Road
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Continue on Marana Main Street
2724 ft · 1 min · Marana Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sandario Road
58 m · 6 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
1584 ft · 60 sec · North Sandario Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
2256 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.1 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
2316 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi · 59 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
118.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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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 Picture Rocks 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Picture Rocks and Sunny near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Picture Rocks to Yuma?
The road trip is about 228 miles (366.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 113.8 miles from Picture Rocks and 114.1 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:12 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Picture Rocks and Sunny near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Picture Rocks and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 198.51 mi (319.47 km).
#1 Picture Rocks
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,563 |
| Coordinates | 32.3459100, -111.2462100 |
| Altitude | 634 |
| 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: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $4.67 | $37.63 | $75.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $40.52 | $81.05 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $43.17 | $86.34 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $50.49 | $100.98 |
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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