How far is Prescott, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Prescott, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.63 mi
04h 05m
Flight
176.35 mi
283.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.35 mi
Kilometers
283.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.63 mi
Kilometers
351.85 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM MST
Return by in Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prescott
2026-04-22T20:31
Arrive Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prescott
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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Prescott
108.5 mi
02h 02m
To Yuma
110.1 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 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 Prescott and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Goodwin Street

    157 m · 32 sec · East Goodwin Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Montezuma Street

    3086 ft · 2 min · South Montezuma Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto White Spar Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    30 mi · 48 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on White Spar Highway

    4.3 mi · 9 min · White Spar Highway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

    24.2 mi · 30 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    29.4 mi · 35 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Avenue A

    2655 ft · 50 sec · Avenue A

  11. 11

    Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    30 m · 1 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Quartzsite, Yuma, California

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Riggles Road

    2132 ft · 58 sec · Riggles Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Kuehn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Kuehn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Central Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Central Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East 16th Street

    10.7 mi · 16 min · East 16th Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    1965 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  28. 28

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prescott 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 30%
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
54 mi · 25%
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
33.9 mi · 15%
Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
24.2 mi · 11%
East 16th Street
12 mi · 5%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
02h 02m from Prescott
Leave By
8:50 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prescott 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 Prescott to Yuma?

The road trip is about 218.6 miles (351.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 108.5 miles from Prescott and 110.1 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:50 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.17 one way or $76.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prescott and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prescott and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 176.35 mi (283.81 km).

Prescott

#1 Prescott

A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.

Population44,837
Coordinates34.5400200, -112.4685000
Altitude1638
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: East Goodwin Street (-112.468502, 34.539944)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.2 L · about $38.17
Round trip
$76.34
15.42 gal · 58.4 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $38.17 $76.34
Mid-grade $5.34 $41.16 $82.31
Premium $5.57 $42.91 $85.83
Diesel $6.37 $49.08 $98.16

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 Prescott and Yuma. The current time is 20:31:57.

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.