How far is Yuma, AZ from Coolidge, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Coolidge, AZ is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Coolidge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Coolidge.
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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
177.9 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
4 mi · 4 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 287: Florence Boulevard
1638 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto East Florence Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · East Florence Boulevard
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Continue on Casa Grande la Palma Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Casa Grande la Palma Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-La Palma Highway
3 mi · 5 min · Casa Grande-La Palma Highway
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Turn left onto J Street
6.9 mi · 11 min · J Street
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
1961 ft · 56 sec · West Central Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Central Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Coolidge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
178 mi · 03h 03m
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 Partly Sunny near Coolidge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Coolidge?
The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Yuma and 100.7 miles from Coolidge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yuma and Partly Sunny near Coolidge.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
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 Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Coolidge. Straight-line distance: 181.17 mi (291.56 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 Coolidge
City in Arizona, United States
| Population | 13,769 |
| Coordinates | 32.9778400, -111.5176200 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coolidge (-111.51762, 32.97784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.90 | $75.80 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.52 | $79.04 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $45.20 | $90.40 |
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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