How far is Yuma, AZ from Cottonwood, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Cottonwood, AZ is about 278.4 miles (448 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 25m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.
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 Maricopa County, Arizona
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 Cottonwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Cottonwood.
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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
24.9 mi · 25 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Finnie Flat, 260 to 89a, Cottonwood, Payson, Jerome
2375 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road
128 m · 12 sec · Finnie Flat Road
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Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2478 ft · 59 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
51 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2331 ft · 41 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
52 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
52 m · 3 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway
44 m · 6 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
57 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
128 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Cottonwood.
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
114 mi · 01h 59m
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 Cottonwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Cottonwood?
The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.2 miles from Yuma and 139.2 miles from Cottonwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.7 miles (329.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 6:34 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.62 one way or $97.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yuma and Partly Sunny near Cottonwood.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Arizona Department of Economic Security
City of Buckeye, Government Offices
City of Buckeye, City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Cottonwood. Straight-line distance: 204.75 mi (329.52 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 Cottonwood
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 11,818 |
| Coordinates | 34.7391900, -112.0098800 |
| Altitude | 1014 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cottonwood (-112.00988, 34.73919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $48.62 | $97.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $52.42 | $104.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $54.66 | $109.32 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $62.51 | $125.03 |
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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