How far is Yuma, AZ from Quartzsite, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Quartzsite, AZ is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Quartzsite.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Quartzsite.
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Oldham Lane
12 m · 2 sec · Oldham Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oldham Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Quartzsite.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yuma and Mostly Sunny near Quartzsite.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Quartzsite?
The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Yuma and 41.9 miles from Quartzsite.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yuma and Mostly Sunny near Quartzsite.
Stop Ideas Near Wellton
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 Wellton.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Quartzsite. Straight-line distance: 68.74 mi (110.63 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 Quartzsite
Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,814 |
| Coordinates | 33.6639100, -114.2299500 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quartzsite (-114.22995, 33.66391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 135 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $13.81 | $27.63 |
| Mid-grade | $5.02 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Diesel | $6.43 | $19.02 | $38.04 |
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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