How far is Willcox, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Willcox, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 321 miles (516.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
321 mi
04h 41m
Flight
281.18 mi
452.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.18 mi
Kilometers
452.51 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
321 mi
Kilometers
516.6 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Tue, Sep 15, 9:14 PM MST
Return by in Willcox
Wed, Sep 16, 1:55 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willcox
2026-09-15T16:32
Arrive Yuma
Tue, Sep 15, 9:14 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willcox
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
Casa Grande
AZ

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Willcox
160.3 mi
02h 20m
To Yuma
160.7 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM MST
Wind
2 mph ESE
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 Willcox and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Haskell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Haskell Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway

    33.6 mi · 34 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

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

    2316 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    58.9 mi · 59 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  10. 10

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  15. 15

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willcox 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
119 mi · 37%
Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi · 18%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 17%
Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 13%
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
33.6 mi · 10%
South Freeway
6.03 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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
281.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa Grande
02h 20m from Willcox
Leave By
7:38 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321 miles (516.6 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.3 miles from Willcox and 160.7 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 7:38 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.86 one way or $103.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Casa Grande, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.

RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

66 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

67 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

82 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willcox and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 281.18 mi (452.51 km).

Willcox

#1 Willcox

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates32.2528500, -109.8320100
Altitude1270
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: North Haskell Avenue (-109.832208, 32.252945)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 517 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.33 gal
42.88 L · about $51.86
Round trip
$103.71
22.66 gal · 85.76 L
Estimated CO2
100.7 kg one way
Round trip: 201.4 kg / 444 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $51.86 $103.71
Mid-grade $4.92 $55.73 $111.46
Premium $5.26 $59.55 $119.10
Diesel $6.21 $70.35 $140.70

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 Willcox and Yuma. The current time is 16:32:59.

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.