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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.7 mi
04h 00m
Flight
176.35 mi
283.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.35 mi
Kilometers
283.81 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.7 mi
Kilometers
351.96 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM MST
Return by in Yuma
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yuma
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Yuma
108.8 mi
02h 00m
To Prescott
109.9 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 mph SW

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.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95: 16th Street

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 16th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Central Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Central Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Kuehn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Kuehn Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Riggles Road

    1728 ft · 49 sec · Riggles Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    2715 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, I 10 East: Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    31 m · 2 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Avenue A

    2655 ft · 50 sec · Avenue A

  19. 19

    Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    29.4 mi · 35 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

    24.2 mi · 30 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on White Spar Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    1628 ft · 36 sec · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on White Spar Highway

    2438 ft · 60 sec · White Spar Highway

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  26. 26

    Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    30 mi · 48 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on White Spar Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Montezuma Street

    3086 ft · 2 min · South Montezuma Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Goodwin Street

    157 m · 25 sec · West Goodwin Street

  30. 30

    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.

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 30%
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
39.7 mi · 18%
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
34.6 mi · 16%
Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
24.2 mi · 11%
US 60 East
15.3 mi · 7%
East 16th Street
10.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
176.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
02h 00m from Yuma
Leave By
9:00 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Yuma

#1 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

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

#2 Prescott

A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.

Population44,837
Coordinates34.5400200, -112.4685000
Altitude1638
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Avenue (-114.624481, 32.725349)
End: East Goodwin Street (-112.468502, 34.539944)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.72 gal
29.21 L · about $38.22
Round trip
$76.44
15.44 gal · 58.42 L
Estimated CO2
68.6 kg one way
Round trip: 137.2 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Yuma and Prescott. The current time is 22:14:12.

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.