How far is Yuma, AZ from Willcox, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Willcox, AZ is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
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.
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Willcox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Willcox.
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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
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway
33.4 mi · 33 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Chiricahua Natl Monument
4 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Haskell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Willcox.
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.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Willcox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Willcox?
The road trip is about 320.8 miles (516.2 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.2 miles from Yuma and 160.6 miles from Willcox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 5:54 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.81 one way or $103.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Willcox.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
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 Casa Grande.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Willcox. Straight-line distance: 281.18 mi (452.51 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 Willcox
City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 32.2528500, -109.8320100 |
| Altitude | 1270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willcox (-109.83201, 32.25285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 516 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $4.58 | $51.81 | $103.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $55.68 | $111.37 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $59.50 | $119.00 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $70.29 | $140.57 |
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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