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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 06h 08m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
29.4 mi · 35 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Turn left onto Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
24.2 mi · 30 min · Aguila-Congress Junction Highway
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Turn left onto Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on White Spar Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · White Spar Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
1628 ft · 36 sec · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Continue on White Spar Highway
2438 ft · 60 sec · White Spar Highway
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Turn straight onto Broadway
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway
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Continue on Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
10.8 mi · 13 min · Wickenburg-Prescott Highway
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Turn left onto Kirkland Valley Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Kirkland Valley Road
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Continue on Kirkland Road
727 ft · 14 sec · Kirkland Road
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Turn right onto Skull Valley - Kirkland Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Skull Valley - Kirkland Road
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Continue straight
1026 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Iron Springs Road
17 mi · 25 min · Iron Springs Road
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Turn left onto Williamson Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Williamson Valley Road
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Turn right onto Pioneer Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto Pioneer Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Pioneer Parkway
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Turn left onto Willow Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Willow Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
94 m · 4 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
46 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
32.4 mi · 38 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 40 East
2449 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
14.8 mi · 15 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, US 66: Williams, Grand Canyon
2433 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto West Route 66
1.4 km · 1 min · West Route 66
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Continue on West Bill Williams Avenue
2594 ft · 43 sec · West Bill Williams Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Yuma
The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.
| Population | 99,811 |
| Coordinates | 32.7253200, -114.6244000 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Williams
City in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,320 |
| Coordinates | 35.2494600, -112.1910000 |
| Altitude | 2063 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williams (-112.191, 35.24946)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 467 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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