How far is Yuma, AZ from Douglas, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Douglas, AZ is about 362.6 miles (583.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 37m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Douglas.
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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 right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2912 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
2090 ft · 28 sec · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
3236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90
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Turn left onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 90 Bypass
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Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Continue on State Route 90
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
10.2 mi · 16 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
158 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
22.8 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto East 10th Street
2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 10th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Douglas.
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
178 mi · 03h 03m
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 Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Douglas?
The road trip is about 362.6 miles (583.6 km) and usually takes 06h 37m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 181.1 miles from Yuma and 181.4 miles from Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 $63.32 one way or $126.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Douglas.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 312.38 mi (502.72 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 Douglas
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,458 |
| Coordinates | 31.3445500, -109.5453400 |
| Altitude | 1222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Douglas (-109.54534, 31.34455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 584 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $63.32 | $126.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $68.27 | $136.55 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $71.19 | $142.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $81.42 | $162.84 |
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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