How far is Yuma, AZ from Sun Lakes, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Sun Lakes, AZ is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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.
Town in Maricopa 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 Sun Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Sun Lakes.
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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
151.4 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa
1294 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · South John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Maricopa Road
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Turn right onto West Riggs Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · West Riggs Road
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Turn right onto South Dobson Road
1314 ft · 31 sec · South Dobson Road
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Turn left onto East Palomino Place
56 m · 8 sec · East Palomino Place
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Turn right onto South Pinewood Drive
98 m · 11 sec · South Pinewood Drive
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Continue on East Foster Avenue
616 ft · 23 sec · East Foster Avenue
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Turn right onto South Glenburn Drive
847 ft · 31 sec · South Glenburn Drive
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Turn right onto East Bud Court
44 m · 5 sec · East Bud Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bud Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Sun Lakes.
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
151 mi · 02h 36m
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 Sun Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Sun Lakes?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 94.8 miles from Yuma and 95 miles from Sun Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.17 one way or $66.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Sun Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
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 Gila Bend.
Maricopa
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Sun Lakes. Straight-line distance: 162.84 mi (262.07 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 Sun Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 13,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.2111600, -111.8754200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Lakes (-111.87542, 33.21116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.76 | $71.53 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.29 | $74.58 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
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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