How far is Yuma, AZ from Whiteriver, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Whiteriver, AZ is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Whiteriver.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Whiteriver.
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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 left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8.1 mi · 8 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward McCartney Road
1951 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto East McCartney Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · East McCartney Road
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Turn left onto North Signal Peak Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · North Signal Peak Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
57 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Butte Avenue
2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi · 20 min · North Pinal Parkway
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Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
892 ft · 23 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Superior, Globe
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
29.7 mi · 39 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
62.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn right onto Carrizo-Whiteriver-Indian Pine Highway
28.3 mi · 50 min · Carrizo-Whiteriver-Indian Pine Highway
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
36 m · 5 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Whiteriver.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Yuma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whiteriver.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Whiteriver?
The road trip is about 358.2 miles (576.5 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.5 miles from Yuma and 179.7 miles from Whiteriver.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $59.48 one way or $118.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yuma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Whiteriver.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Whiteriver. Straight-line distance: 279.89 mi (450.44 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 Whiteriver
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona
| Population | 4,104 |
| Coordinates | 33.8369900, -109.9642700 |
| Altitude | 1599 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiteriver (-109.96427, 33.83699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 576 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.71 | $59.48 | $118.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.07 | $64.03 | $128.07 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $68.29 | $136.59 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $81.46 | $162.93 |
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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