How far is Snowflake, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Snowflake, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 357.8 miles (575.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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
357.77 mi
05h 38m
Flight
289.22 mi
465.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.22 mi
Kilometers
465.46 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.77 mi
Kilometers
575.78 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Tue, Sep 15, 10:47 PM MST
Return by in Snowflake
Wed, Sep 16, 4:25 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Snowflake
2026-09-15T17:08
Arrive Yuma
Tue, Sep 15, 10:47 PM MST
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Snowflake
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
Maryvale
AZ

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

From Snowflake
178.1 mi
02h 49m
To Yuma
179.7 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM MST
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
104°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street North

    28.8 mi · 34 min · East 3rd Street North

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 277

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260

  4. 4

    Continue on Hwy 260

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260

  5. 5

    Continue on Payson-Heber Highway

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Beeline Highway

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Beeline Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Country Club Drive

    2377 ft · 48 sec · North Country Club Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West

    1930 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  20. 20

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

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  22. 22

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  23. 23

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

    1.1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  29. 29

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Snowflake and Yuma.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
114 mi · 32%
South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 20%
East 3rd Street North
28.8 mi · 8%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 8%
Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 7%
Papago Freeway
21 mi · 6%
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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.6 mi
289.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryvale
02h 49m from Snowflake
Leave By
5:42 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Snowflake and Sunny near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Snowflake to Yuma?

The road trip is about 357.8 miles (575.8 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Snowflake and 179.7 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 5:42 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.76 one way or $115.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Snowflake and Sunny near Yuma.

Stop Ideas Near Maryvale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maryvale and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center

Peoria , AZ
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

9 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

15 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

17 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

51 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Snowflake and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 289.22 mi (465.46 km).

Snowflake

#1 Snowflake

Town in Arizona, United States of America

Population6,114
Coordinates34.5133700, -110.0784500
Altitude1702
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street North (-110.078449, 34.513338)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 576 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.62 gal
47.79 L · about $57.76
Round trip
$115.52
25.24 gal · 95.58 L
Estimated CO2
112.2 kg one way
Round trip: 224.3 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $57.76 $115.52
Mid-grade $4.92 $62.08 $124.16
Premium $5.26 $66.33 $132.66
Diesel $6.21 $78.36 $156.72

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Snowflake and Yuma. The current time is 17:08:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.