How far is Williams, AZ from Yuma, AZ?

The driving distance from Williams, AZ to Yuma, AZ is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.95 mi
05h 11m
Flight
223.25 mi
359.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.25 mi
Kilometers
359.29 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.95 mi
Kilometers
553.54 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yuma
Tue, Sep 15, 10:20 PM MST
Return by in Williams
Wed, Sep 16, 3:32 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williams
2026-09-15T17:09
Arrive Yuma
Tue, Sep 15, 10:20 PM MST
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 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
6:36 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williams
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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Williams
144.9 mi
02h 35m
To Yuma
199 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 2:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph S
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 Williams and Yuma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Bill Williams Avenue

    45 m · 10 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    62 m · 13 sec · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Railroad Avenue

    2706 ft · 46 sec · West Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Route 66

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Route 66

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2533 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    14.6 mi · 15 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 89 South: Ash Fork, Prescott

    3117 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lewis Avenue

    552 ft · 7 sec · Lewis Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    52 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    24 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Willow Creek Road

    1 m · 1 sec · Willow Creek Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Willow Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Willow Creek Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    47 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Pioneer Parkway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Williamson Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Williamson Valley Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Iron Springs Road

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Iron Springs Road

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2934 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Skull Valley - Kirkland Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Skull Valley - Kirkland Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kirkland Road

    727 ft · 12 sec · Kirkland Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Kirkland Valley Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Kirkland Valley Road

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Broadway

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  29. 29

    Continue on White Spar Highway

    4.3 mi · 9 min · White Spar Highway

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

    24.2 mi · 30 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    29.4 mi · 35 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Avenue A

    2655 ft · 50 sec · Avenue A

  34. 34

    Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    30 m · 1 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Quartzsite, Yuma, California

    1.2 km · 2 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.3 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 44 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Riggles Road

    2132 ft · 58 sec · Riggles Road

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Kuehn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Kuehn Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto South Central Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Central Boulevard

  43. 43

    Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  44. 44

    Continue on East 16th Street

    10.7 mi · 16 min · East 16th Street

  45. 45

    Take the exit right

    1965 ft · 49 sec

  46. 46

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  47. 47

    Take the exit slight right toward Giss Parkway

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  48. 48

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 5 sec

  49. 49

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

    76 m · 5 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  50. 50

    Exit the rotary onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Harold C Giss Parkway

  51. 51

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

    37 m · 2 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  52. 52

    Exit the roundabout onto Harold C Giss Parkway

    1534 ft · 37 sec · Harold C Giss Parkway

  53. 53

    Turn right onto South 4th Avenue

    1384 ft · 35 sec · South 4th Avenue

  54. 54

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williams 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
54 steps
30 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
3 merges, 20 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 19%
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
54 mi · 16%
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
41.9 mi · 12%
Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
24.2 mi · 7%
Iron Springs Road
17.8 mi · 5%
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
14.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

66.4 mi · 01h 22m

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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+120.6 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
02h 35m from Williams
Leave By
6:36 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 343.9 miles (553.5 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.9 miles from Williams and 199 miles from Yuma.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.6 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:36 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.56 one way or $111.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williams and Yuma. Straight-line distance: 223.25 mi (359.29 km).

Williams

#1 Williams

City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

Population3,320
Coordinates35.2494600, -112.1910000
Altitude2063
CountryUnited States
Yuma

#2 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: West Route 66 (-112.19106, 35.24958)
End: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.14 gal
45.94 L · about $55.56
Round trip
$111.13
24.28 gal · 91.88 L
Estimated CO2
107.9 kg one way
Round trip: 215.8 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $55.56 $111.13
Mid-grade $4.92 $59.72 $119.43
Premium $5.26 $63.81 $127.62
Diesel $6.21 $75.38 $150.75

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 Williams and Yuma. The current time is 17:09:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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