How far is Yuma, AZ from Tucson Estates, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Tucson Estates, AZ is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.
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 Tucson Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Tucson Estates.
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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
177.9 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2912 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
2090 ft · 28 sec · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 86 West: Ajo Way
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ajo, Desert Museum, Old Tucson
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Ajo Way
1.4 km · 2 min · West Ajo Way
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Continue on West Ajo Highway
4.2 mi · 6 min · West Ajo Highway
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Turn right onto South Kinney Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Kinney Road
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Turn right onto West Western Way
570 ft · 30 sec · West Western Way
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Turn left onto South Western Way Circle
52 m · 8 sec · South Western Way Circle
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Turn right
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
71 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Tucson Estates.
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
178 mi · 03h 03m
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 Tucson Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Tucson Estates?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 124 miles from Yuma and 124.3 miles from Tucson Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:16 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.37 one way or $86.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Tucson Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Tucson Estates. Straight-line distance: 209.32 mi (336.86 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 Tucson Estates
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 12,192 |
| Coordinates | 32.1875800, -111.0909300 |
| Altitude | 807 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tucson Estates (-111.09093, 32.18758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $43.37 | $86.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $48.76 | $97.52 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $55.77 | $111.53 |
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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