How far is Whiteriver, AZ from Yuma, AZ?
The driving distance from Whiteriver, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 07m 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 03m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whiteriver and Yuma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whiteriver and Yuma.
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Start on East Walnut Street
36 m · 10 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North Chief Avenue
28.3 mi · 50 min · North Chief Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
62.5 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Whiteriver 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Whiteriver and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whiteriver to Yuma?
The road trip is about 358.5 miles (576.9 km) and usually takes 06h 03m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.6 miles from Whiteriver and 180.9 miles from Yuma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.6 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 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 $59.53 one way or $119.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Whiteriver and Mostly Sunny near Yuma.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whiteriver and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 279.89 mi (450.44 km).
#1 Whiteriver
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona
| Population | 4,104 |
| Coordinates | 33.8369900, -109.9642700 |
| Altitude | 1599 |
| 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: 577 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
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 | $4.71 | $59.53 | $119.06 |
| Mid-grade | $5.07 | $64.08 | $128.17 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $68.35 | $136.70 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $81.53 | $163.06 |
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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