How far is Yuma, AZ from Williams, AZ?

The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Williams, AZ is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
290.44 mi
06h 08m
Flight
223.25 mi
359.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.25 mi
Kilometers
359.29 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.44 mi
Kilometers
467.41 km
Drive Time
06h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williams
Wed, Sep 16, 12:05 AM MST
Return by in Yuma
Wed, Sep 16, 6:14 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yuma
2026-09-15T17:57
Arrive Williams
Wed, Sep 16, 12:05 AM MST
Route Timing
06h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yuma
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Yuma
145.1 mi
03h 04m
To Williams
145.3 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
104°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 2:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Williams.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Williams.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Avenue

    1337 ft · 23 sec · North 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Winterhaven Drive

    658 ft · 16 sec · Winterhaven Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Kumeyaay Highway

    1026 ft · 12 sec · Kumeyaay Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95: 16th Street

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    72 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 16th Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 16th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    66.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Central Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Central Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Kuehn Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Kuehn Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Riggles Road

    1728 ft · 49 sec · Riggles Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    2715 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    10.2 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East, I 10 East: Phoenix, Wickenburg, Prescott

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    31 m · 2 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Avenue A

    2655 ft · 50 sec · Avenue A

  19. 19

    Continue on Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

    29.4 mi · 35 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

    24.2 mi · 30 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on White Spar Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    1628 ft · 36 sec · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on White Spar Highway

    2438 ft · 60 sec · White Spar Highway

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway

  26. 26

    Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Kirkland Valley Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Kirkland Valley Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Kirkland Road

    727 ft · 14 sec · Kirkland Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Skull Valley - Kirkland Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Skull Valley - Kirkland Road

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1026 ft · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Iron Springs Road

    17 mi · 25 min · Iron Springs Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Williamson Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Williamson Valley Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Parkway

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Parkway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Willow Creek Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Willow Creek Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    94 m · 4 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  44. 44

    Take the exit right toward I 40 East

    2449 ft · 60 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    14.8 mi · 15 min · Purple Heart Trail

  46. 46

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, US 66: Williams, Grand Canyon

    2433 ft · 60 sec

  47. 47

    Turn right onto West Route 66

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Route 66

  48. 48

    Continue on West Bill Williams Avenue

    2594 ft · 43 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Williams.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
49 steps
23 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
3 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
66.4 mi · 23%
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 mi · 14%
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
39.7 mi · 14%
Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
24.2 mi · 8%
Iron Springs Road
17 mi · 6%
Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
15.4 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
03h 04m from Yuma
Leave By
11:42 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yuma and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williams.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Williams?

The road trip is about 290.4 miles (467.4 km) and usually takes 06h 08m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.1 miles from Yuma and 145.3 miles from Williams.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 $46.91 one way or $93.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williams.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Williams. Straight-line distance: 223.25 mi (359.29 km).

Yuma

#1 Yuma

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

Population99,811
Coordinates32.7253200, -114.6244000
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Williams

#2 Williams

City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

Population3,320
Coordinates35.2494600, -112.1910000
Altitude2063
CountryUnited States
Start: Yuma (-114.6244, 32.72532)
End: Williams (-112.191, 35.24946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 467 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.25 gal
38.8 L · about $46.91
Round trip
$93.83
20.5 gal · 77.6 L
Estimated CO2
91.1 kg one way
Round trip: 182.2 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.58 $46.91 $93.83
Mid-grade $4.92 $50.42 $100.84
Premium $5.26 $53.87 $107.75
Diesel $6.21 $63.64 $127.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yuma and Williams. The current time is 17:57:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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