How far is Yuma, AZ from Picture Rocks, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Picture Rocks, AZ is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Picture Rocks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Picture Rocks.
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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
36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road
2167 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto North Sandario Road
104 m · 14 sec · North Sandario Road
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Turn right onto West Marana Road
2071 ft · 52 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn right onto Marana Main Street
143 m · 9 sec · Marana Main Street
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Continue on West Marana Road
2819 ft · 59 sec · West Marana Road
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Turn left onto North Sanders Road
4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avra Valley Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Avra Valley Road
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Turn sharp left onto Clayton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Clayton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Twin Peaks Road
2644 ft · 52 sec · West Twin Peaks Road
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Turn right onto North Sanders Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Sanders Road
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Turn right onto West Emigh Road
1 mi · 3 min · West Emigh Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Avra Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · North Avra Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Avra Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Picture Rocks.
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
178 mi · 03h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Yuma and Sunny near Picture Rocks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Picture Rocks?
The road trip is about 227.8 miles (366.6 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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 113.7 miles from Yuma and 114.1 miles from Picture Rocks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:46 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.58 one way or $75.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Picture Rocks.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Picture Rocks. Straight-line distance: 198.51 mi (319.47 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 Picture Rocks
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,563 |
| Coordinates | 32.3459100, -111.2462100 |
| Altitude | 634 |
| Country | United States |
End: Picture Rocks (-111.24621, 32.34591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $37.58 | $75.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $40.47 | $80.95 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $50.43 | $100.85 |
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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