How far is Sun Lakes, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from Sun Lakes, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Lakes and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Lakes and Yuma.
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Start on East Bud Court
44 m · 10 sec · East Bud Court
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Turn left onto South Glenburn Drive
847 ft · 34 sec · South Glenburn Drive
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Turn left onto East Foster Avenue
939 ft · 37 sec · East Foster Avenue
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Turn left onto East Palomino Place
56 m · 8 sec · East Palomino Place
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Turn right onto South Dobson Road
1314 ft · 34 sec · South Dobson Road
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Turn left onto East Riggs Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · East Riggs Road
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Turn left onto North Maricopa Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
31.6 mi · 32 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 Sun Lakes 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Sun Lakes and Sunny near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sun Lakes to Yuma?
The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Sun Lakes and 95.6 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.22 one way or $66.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sun Lakes and Sunny near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun Lakes and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 162.84 mi (262.07 km).
#1 Sun Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 13,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.2111600, -111.8754200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $4.95 | $33.22 | $66.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.82 | $71.64 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.35 | $74.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.72 | $85.43 |
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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