How far is Yuma, AZ from Colorado City, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Colorado City, AZ is about 450 miles (724.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 51m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The largest city in Mohave County, Arizona.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Colorado City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Colorado 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
10.4 mi · 11 min · Needles Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95 North: Searchlight, Las Vegas
1423 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 95 North: Searchlight, Las Vegas
78 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
855 ft · 22 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 11 North, US 93 North, US 95 North: Las Vegas, Henderson
2501 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boulder City Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Boulder City Bypass
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 159: Charleston Boulevard
1623 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto East Charleston Boulevard
3115 ft · 1 min · East Charleston Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Lamb Boulevard
6.8 mi · 11 min · South Lamb Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 15 North: Salt Lake City
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway
73.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Las Vegas Freeway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
44.9 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Hurricane
3137 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto West State Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South 300 West
156 m · 21 sec · South 300 West
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Turn left onto West 100 South
9.3 mi · 13 min · West 100 South
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
1290 ft · 30 sec · Short Creek–Fredonia Highway
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Turn left onto West Arizona Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Arizona Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Central Street
2595 ft · 54 sec · North Central Street
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Turn right onto West Township Avenue
137 m · 18 sec · West Township Avenue
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Turn left onto Heritage Lane
21 m · 3 sec · Heritage Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Heritage Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Colorado City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 95 North
Keep slight right to continue on US 95 North: Searchlight, Las Vegas
78 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Yuma and Sunny near Colorado City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Colorado City?
The road trip is about 450 miles (724.2 km) and usually takes 08h 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?
Bullhead City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.1 miles from Yuma and 224.9 miles from Colorado City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 140.9 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 $78.62 one way or $157.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Colorado City.
Stop Ideas Near Bullhead City
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 Bullhead City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Colorado City. Straight-line distance: 309.13 mi (497.5 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 Colorado City
City in Mitchell County, Texas
| Population | 4,906 |
| Coordinates | 36.9902600, -112.9757700 |
| Altitude | 1517 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colorado City (-112.97577, 36.99026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 724 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 36m |
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 | $78.62 | $157.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $84.77 | $169.53 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $88.39 | $176.78 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $101.09 | $202.18 |
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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