How far is Yuma, AZ from Florence, AZ?

The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Florence, AZ is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.48 mi
03h 51m
Flight
189.01 mi
304.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.01 mi
Kilometers
304.19 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.48 mi
Kilometers
340.35 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM MST
Return by in Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yuma
2026-04-23T07:23
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yuma
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Yuma
105.6 mi
01h 55m
To Florence
105.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Avenue

    1337 ft · 23 sec · North 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Winterhaven Drive

    658 ft · 16 sec · Winterhaven Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

    1026 ft · 12 sec · Kumeyaay Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    177.9 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    8.1 mi · 8 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward McCartney Road

    1951 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East McCartney Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · East McCartney Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Signal Peak Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · North Signal Peak Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    57 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
178 mi · 84%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8.1 mi · 4%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.05 mi · 4%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5.22 mi · 2%
North Signal Peak Road
4.63 mi · 2%
East McCartney Road
4.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
189 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 55m from Yuma
Leave By
9:18 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yuma and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Florence?

The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 105.6 miles from Yuma and 105.9 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 189 miles (304.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 9:18 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.93 one way or $73.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gila Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Gila Bend Town Hall

Gila Bend , AZ
644 W Pima Street, BOX A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall,Museum,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Florence. Straight-line distance: 189.01 mi (304.19 km).

Yuma

#1 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population28,049
Coordinates33.0314500, -111.3873400
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Start: Yuma (-114.6244, 32.72532)
End: Florence (-111.38734, 33.03145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.25 L · about $36.93
Round trip
$73.87
14.92 gal · 56.5 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $36.93 $73.87
Mid-grade $5.34 $39.82 $79.64
Premium $5.57 $41.52 $83.04
Diesel $6.37 $47.49 $94.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yuma and Florence. The current time is 07:23:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.