How far is Yuma, AZ from Bullhead City, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Bullhead City, AZ is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Blowing Dust
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Bullhead City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Bullhead City.
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Start on North 4th Avenue
1337 ft · 23 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Continue on Winterhaven Drive
1240 ft · 33 sec · Winterhaven Drive
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Turn left
841 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kumeyaay Highway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Kumeyaay Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ogilby Road
1427 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Ogilby Road
24.5 mi · 43 min · Ogilby Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ben Hulse Highway
31.4 mi · 37 min · Ben Hulse Highway
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Continue on 32nd Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · 32nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Rannells Boulevard
2 mi · 2 min · Rannells Boulevard
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Turn right onto 28th Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · 28th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Neighbours Boulevard
6.8 mi · 8 min · South Neighbours Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US-95 North
1236 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto South Intake Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · South Intake Boulevard
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Continue on Route 95
38 mi · 45 min · Route 95
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Continue on Vidal Avenue
2944 ft · 40 sec · Vidal Avenue
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Continue on Route 95
53.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Route 95
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Take the exit left
1563 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway
1.3 km · 51 sec · Needles Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Street
1393 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right onto J Street
974 ft · 34 sec · J Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street
142 m · 14 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto North K Street
1 km · 2 min · North K Street
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Continue on Harbor Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue
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Continue on Mohave Valley Highway
20.5 mi · 32 min · Mohave Valley Highway
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Turn right onto 4th Street
6 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Bullhead City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Route 95
Continue on Route 95
53.3 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yuma and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bullhead City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Bullhead City?
The road trip is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Ehrenberg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Yuma and 102.3 miles from Bullhead City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.4 miles (269.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 8:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.80 one way or $71.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yuma and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Blowing Dust near Bullhead City.
Stop Ideas Near Ehrenberg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ehrenberg.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Bullhead City. Straight-line distance: 167.4 mi (269.41 km).
#1 Yuma
The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.
| Population | 99,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.7253200, -114.6244000 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bullhead City
The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona.
| Population | 40,884 |
| Coordinates | 35.1477800, -114.5683000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bullhead City (-114.5683, 35.14778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $4.95 | $35.80 | $71.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $38.59 | $77.19 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.03 | $92.05 |
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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