How far is Yuma, AZ from San Luis, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to San Luis, AZ is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and San Luis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and San Luis.
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Start on North 4th Avenue
757 ft · 18 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Continue on North 4th Avenue
854 ft · 32 sec · North 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue B
7.9 mi · 10 min · South Avenue B
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on West County 16th Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West County 16th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on County 16th Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · County 16th Street
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Continue on Avenue I
1.8 mi · 2 min · Avenue I
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Continue on County 18th Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · County 18th Street
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Avenue J
3 mi · 5 min · Avenue J
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
137 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1832 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urtuzuastegui Street
28 m · 2 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Urtuzuastegui Street
30 m · 9 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
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Continue on Urtuzuastegui Street
20 m · 1 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and San Luis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Avenue B
Turn left onto South Avenue B
7.88 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Yuma and Sunny near San Luis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to San Luis?
The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Somerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Yuma and 12.6 miles from San Luis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near San Luis.
Stop Ideas Near Somerton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court
Housing Authority of the City of Yuma
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Somerton.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and San Luis. Straight-line distance: 18.85 mi (30.34 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 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 31,520 |
| Coordinates | 32.4870000, -114.7821800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Luis (-114.78218, 32.487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.95 | $9.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.67 | $11.33 |
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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