How far is Yuma, AZ from Jacob Lake, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Jacob Lake, AZ is about 483.7 miles (778.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 307.6 miles (495 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 13m.
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.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Jacob Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Jacob Lake.
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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
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
2458 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page
1412 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89
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Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Continue on US 89
1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89
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Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
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Turn left onto Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
55.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
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Turn left onto Grand Canyon Highway
109 m · 23 sec · Grand Canyon Highway
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Jacob Lake.
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
114 mi · 01h 59m
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 Clear near Jacob Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Jacob Lake?
The road trip is about 483.7 miles (778.4 km) and usually takes 09h 13m 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?
Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.5 miles from Yuma and 242.1 miles from Jacob Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 307.6 miles (495 km), while the road route adds roughly 176.1 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 $79.79 one way or $159.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Clear near Jacob Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes
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 Cordes Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Jacob Lake. Straight-line distance: 307.58 mi (495.01 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 Jacob Lake
Situated on the forested Kaibab Plateau in Coconino County at an elevation of 7,930 feet, this unincorporated community is located at the intersection of U.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7133200, -112.2162900 |
| Altitude | 2417 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jacob Lake (-112.21629, 36.71332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 778 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 02m |
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 | $4.67 | $79.79 | $159.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $85.93 | $171.86 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $91.55 | $183.09 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $107.06 | $214.13 |
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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