How far is Wellton, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from Wellton, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellton and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellton and Yuma.
-
1
Start on Los Angeles Avenue
598 ft · 15 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
-
2
Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
2117 ft · 53 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto William Street
1.1 km · 2 min · William Street
-
4
Take the ramp right
2128 ft · 52 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 33 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway
1126 ft · 27 sec
-
7
Keep slight left
58 m · 5 sec
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
-
9
Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway
1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway
-
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harold C Giss Parkway
37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
-
11
Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway
1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway
-
12
Turn right onto South 4th Avenue
1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellton and Yuma.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Wellton and Sunny near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellton to Yuma?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fortuna Foothills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Wellton and 14.8 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellton and Sunny near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Fortuna Foothills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court
Housing Authority of the City of Yuma
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortuna Foothills.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellton and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 28 mi (45.06 km).
#1 Wellton
Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona
| Population | 3,163 |
| Coordinates | 32.6728300, -114.1468800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $6.90 | $13.81 |
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