How far is Yuma, AZ from Prescott, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Prescott, AZ is about 218.7 miles (352 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Prescott.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Prescott.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: 16th Street
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 16th Street
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on South Central Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Central Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Kuehn Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Kuehn Street
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Turn left onto Riggles Road
1728 ft · 49 sec · Riggles Road
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Take the ramp right
2715 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, I 10 East: Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott
15.3 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
31 m · 2 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Avenue A
2655 ft · 50 sec · Avenue A
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Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
29.4 mi · 35 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Turn left onto Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
24.2 mi · 30 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
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Turn left onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on White Spar Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
1628 ft · 36 sec · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on White Spar Highway
2438 ft · 60 sec · White Spar Highway
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Turn straight onto Broadway
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
30 mi · 48 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on White Spar Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Road
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Continue on South Montezuma Street
3086 ft · 2 min · South Montezuma Street
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Turn right onto West Goodwin Street
157 m · 25 sec · West Goodwin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Goodwin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Prescott.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yuma and Sunny near Prescott.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Prescott?
The road trip is about 218.7 miles (352 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Yuma and 109.9 miles from Prescott.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 9:00 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.22 one way or $76.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Prescott.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 176.35 mi (283.81 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 Prescott
A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.
| Population | 44,837 |
| Coordinates | 34.5400200, -112.4685000 |
| Altitude | 1638 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Goodwin Street (-112.468502, 34.539944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $4.95 | $38.22 | $76.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $42.97 | $85.94 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $49.15 | $98.29 |
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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