How far is Three Points, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Three Points, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.83 mi
03h 45m
Flight
198.25 mi
319.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.25 mi
Kilometers
319.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.83 mi
Kilometers
400.45 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 PM MST
Return by in Three Points
Sat, Nov 7, 1:44 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Points
2026-11-06T18:13
Arrive Yuma
Fri, Nov 6, 9:59 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM MST

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

Leave by
9:30 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Points
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 Three Points
124.3 mi
01h 52m
To Yuma
124.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Points and Yuma.

  1. 1

    Start on West Ajo Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · West Ajo Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Sandario Road

    18.3 mi · 29 min · South Sandario Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road

    29 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Sandario Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Avra Valley Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Avra Valley Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Sanders Road

    4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Marana Road

    2819 ft · 53 sec · West Marana Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Marana Main Street

    2724 ft · 1 min · Marana Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sandario Road

    58 m · 6 sec · North Sandario Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road

    1584 ft · 60 sec · North Sandario Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    2256 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    36.1 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  13. 13

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

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    58.9 mi · 59 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  15. 15

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    118.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  20. 20

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Points 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi · 48%
Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi · 24%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.1 mi · 15%
South Sandario Road
18.3 mi · 7%
West Ajo Highway
6.29 mi · 3%
North Sanders Road
4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 52m from Three Points
Leave By
9:30 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Three Points and Sunny near Yuma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Three Points to Yuma?

The road trip is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 124.3 miles from Three Points and 124.6 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 9:30 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.26 one way or $76.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Points 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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gila Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Gila Bend Town Hall

Gila Bend , AZ
644 W Pima Street, BOX A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall,Museum,Water utility company

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 Three Points and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 198.25 mi (319.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Three Points

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population5,581
Coordinates32.0767500, -111.3137100
Altitude775
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ajo Highway (-111.313685, 32.076648)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.24 L · about $38.26
Round trip
$76.53
17.56 gal · 66.48 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $38.26 $76.53
Mid-grade $4.71 $41.33 $82.65
Premium $5.05 $44.30 $88.61
Diesel $6.28 $55.10 $110.21

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Points and Yuma. The current time is 18:13:53.

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.