How far is Yuma, AZ from Oracle, AZ?

The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Oracle, AZ is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.88 mi
04h 32m
Flight
224.26 mi
360.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.26 mi
Kilometers
360.91 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.88 mi
Kilometers
394.1 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oracle
Tue, Sep 15, 10:29 PM MST
Return by in Yuma
Wed, Sep 16, 3:02 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yuma
2026-09-15T17:57
Arrive Oracle
Tue, Sep 15, 10:29 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:54 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Yuma
122.2 mi
02h 16m
To Oracle
122.7 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
104°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 2:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    2912 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route

    2090 ft · 28 sec · Phoenix Bypass Route

  8. 8

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    19.7 mi · 20 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Picacho Peak Road

    2120 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Picacho Peak Road

    799 ft · 27 sec · Picacho Peak Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante

    5.1 mi · 7 min · East Camino Adelante

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Park Link Drive

    18.4 mi · 30 min · East Park Link Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pinal Pioneer Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 79

    1935 ft · 29 sec · State Route 79

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West American Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West American Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Evergreen Drive

    77 m · 9 sec · Evergreen Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
178 mi · 73%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
19.7 mi · 8%
East Park Link Drive
18.4 mi · 8%
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
9.94 mi · 4%
Tucson-Globe Highway
9.15 mi · 4%
East Camino Adelante
5.08 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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
02h 16m from Yuma
Leave By
7:54 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yuma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oracle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.9 miles (394.1 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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 122.2 miles from Yuma and 122.7 miles from Oracle.

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

The direct path is about 224.3 miles (360.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 7:54 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.55 one way or $79.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oracle.

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 5.9 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 Oracle. Straight-line distance: 224.26 mi (360.91 km).

Yuma

#1 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

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

#2 Oracle

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population3,686
Coordinates32.6109100, -110.7709300
Altitude1379
CountryUnited States
Start: Yuma (-114.6244, 32.72532)
End: Oracle (-110.77093, 32.61091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.64 gal
32.71 L · about $39.55
Round trip
$79.09
17.28 gal · 65.42 L
Estimated CO2
76.8 kg one way
Round trip: 153.6 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $39.55 $79.09
Mid-grade $4.92 $42.50 $85.00
Premium $5.26 $45.41 $90.82
Diesel $6.21 $53.65 $107.29

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yuma and Oracle. The current time is 17:57:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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