How far is Yuma, AZ from Chinle, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Chinle, AZ is about 528.4 miles (850.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 43m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 51m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Chinle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Chinle.
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Start on North 4th Avenue
1337 ft · 23 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Continue on Winterhaven Drive
658 ft · 16 sec · Winterhaven Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway
1026 ft · 12 sec · Kumeyaay Highway
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
114.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on East Pima Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · East Pima Street
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1548 ft · 44 sec · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
34.2 mi · 40 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff
1270 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway
16.4 mi · 17 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa
2179 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
39.1 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
56.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
89 m · 4 sec · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
30.3 mi · 45 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 7
1.6 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 7
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Turn left onto Main Street
1208 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Avenue
45 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Chinle.
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
114 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yuma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chinle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Chinle?
The road trip is about 528.4 miles (850.4 km) and usually takes 09h 51m 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?
Camp Verde is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.9 miles from Yuma and 264.5 miles from Chinle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 373.6 miles (601.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 154.8 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 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 $87.77 one way or $175.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Yuma and Chinle, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yuma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chinle.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Verde
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Main Stage
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Garrison Park
Camp Verde Az
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Verde.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Chinle. Straight-line distance: 373.61 mi (601.26 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 Chinle
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 36.1544500, -109.5526100 |
| Altitude | 1683 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinle (-109.55261, 36.15445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 850 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 35m |
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 | $87.77 | $175.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.07 | $94.48 | $188.96 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $100.77 | $201.53 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $120.20 | $240.40 |
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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