How far is Yuma, AZ from Wellton, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Wellton, AZ is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Wellton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Wellton.
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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
30.4 mi · 35 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ave 29E, Wellton
1956 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
1439 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on William Street
1.1 km · 2 min · William Street
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Turn left onto Los Angeles Avenue
1527 ft · 37 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Wellton.
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.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
30.4 mi · 00h 35m
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 Wellton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Wellton?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Fortuna Foothills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Yuma and 16.5 miles from Wellton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Sunny near Wellton.
Stop Ideas Near Fortuna Foothills
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 Fortuna Foothills.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Wellton. Straight-line distance: 28 mi (45.06 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 Wellton
Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona
| Population | 3,163 |
| Coordinates | 32.6728300, -114.1468800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellton (-114.14688, 32.67283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.33 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $5.82 | $11.64 |
| Diesel | $6.25 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
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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