How far is Yuma, AZ from Wickenburg, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Wickenburg, AZ is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Wickenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Wickenburg.
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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
1.8 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: 16th Street
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 16th Street
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on South Central Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Central Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Kuehn Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Kuehn Street
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Turn left onto Riggles Road
1728 ft · 49 sec · Riggles Road
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Take the ramp right
2715 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.2 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, I 10 East: Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott
15.3 mi · 18 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
31 m · 2 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Avenue A
2655 ft · 50 sec · Avenue A
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Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
48 mi · 56 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on West Wickenburg Way
5.6 mi · 8 min · West Wickenburg Way
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Turn right onto South Tegner Street
48 m · 7 sec · South Tegner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tegner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Wickenburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 01h 22m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wickenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Wickenburg?
The road trip is about 174.4 miles (280.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Quartzsite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Yuma and 87.2 miles from Wickenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wickenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Quartzsite
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 Quartzsite.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Wickenburg. Straight-line distance: 139.06 mi (223.8 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 Wickenburg
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 8,351 |
| Coordinates | 33.9686400, -112.7296200 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wickenburg (-112.72962, 33.96864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.58 | $28.21 | $56.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $30.33 | $60.66 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $32.36 | $64.72 |
| Diesel | $6.23 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
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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