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

The driving distance from Prescott Valley, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186 miles (299.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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
263.7 mi
04h 12m
Flight
185.95 mi
299.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.95 mi
Kilometers
299.26 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.7 mi
Kilometers
424.38 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Tue, Jun 2, 6:00 AM MST
Return by in Prescott Valley
Tue, Jun 2, 10:13 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prescott Valley
2026-06-02T01:47
Arrive Yuma
Tue, Jun 2, 6:00 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prescott 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 Prescott Valley
133.3 mi
02h 06m
To Yuma
130.4 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
103°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Prescott Valley and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Spouse Drive

    1509 ft · 49 sec · East Spouse Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Robert Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Robert Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    16.7 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2524 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3181 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    125 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1628 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  20. 20

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  24. 24

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

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  26. 26

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  27. 27

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  33. 33

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prescott 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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 43%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 13%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 11%
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
25.2 mi · 10%
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 6%
Black Canyon Freeway
13.9 mi · 5%
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 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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.7 mi
186 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
02h 06m from Prescott Valley
Leave By
8:34 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prescott Valley and Sunny near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prescott Valley to Yuma?

The road trip is about 263.7 miles (424.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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 133.3 miles from Prescott Valley and 130.4 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 186 miles (299.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.7 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 8:34 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.04 one way or $92.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prescott Valley and 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 Prescott Valley and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 185.95 mi (299.26 km).

Prescott Valley

#1 Prescott Valley

Town of the United States

Population47,901
Coordinates34.6100200, -112.3157200
Altitude1532
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: East Spouse Drive (-112.315717, 34.609671)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.22 L · about $46.04
Round trip
$92.09
18.6 gal · 70.44 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $46.04 $92.09
Mid-grade $5.34 $49.64 $99.29
Premium $5.57 $51.76 $103.53
Diesel $6.37 $59.20 $118.41

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Prescott Valley and Yuma. The current time is 01:47:44.

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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.