How far is Saint Johns, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from Saint Johns, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 398.2 miles (640.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 326.8 miles (526 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Johns and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Johns and Yuma.
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Start on White Mountain Drive
22 m · 6 sec · White Mountain Drive
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Turn left onto Commercial Street
1239 ft · 42 sec · Commercial Street
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Continue on West Cleveland Street
33.4 mi · 49 min · West Cleveland Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
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Continue on East Deuce of Clubs
4.7 mi · 9 min · East Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
29.7 mi · 39 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
2834 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
1614 ft · 45 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Continue on Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
15.6 mi · 20 min · Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
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Turn right onto East Butte Avenue
2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway
33 m · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn left onto North Signal Peak Road
8.7 mi · 15 min · North Signal Peak Road
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Turn right onto Casa Grande la Palma Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande la Palma Highway
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Continue on East Florence Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Florence Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Tucson
1865 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
3.5 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
58.1 mi · 58 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 Saint Johns and Yuma.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Saint Johns and Sunny near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Johns to Yuma?
The road trip is about 398.2 miles (640.8 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coolidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.7 miles from Saint Johns and 200.5 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 326.8 miles (526 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.89 one way or $131.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Johns and Sunny near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Coolidge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Coolidge City Hall
Coolidge City Manager
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coolidge.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Johns and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 326.83 mi (525.98 km).
#1 Saint Johns
City in and county seat of Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,526 |
| Coordinates | 34.5058700, -109.3609300 |
| Altitude | 1731 |
| 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: 641 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $4.69 | $65.89 | $131.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.04 | $70.83 | $141.65 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $75.45 | $150.90 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $87.18 | $174.36 |
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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