How far is Yuma, AZ from Williamson, AZ?
The driving distance from Yuma, AZ to Williamson, AZ is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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 05h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yuma and Williamson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yuma and Williamson.
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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
9.3 mi · 16 min · Williamson Valley Road
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Turn left onto West Old Stage Road
72 m · 10 sec · West Old Stage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Old Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Yuma and Williamson.
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 Mostly Clear near Williamson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yuma to Williamson?
The road trip is about 232.6 miles (374.3 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.3 miles from Yuma and 116.3 miles from Williamson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 6:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.93 one way or $75.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yuma and Mostly Clear near Williamson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yuma and Williamson. Straight-line distance: 181.01 mi (291.3 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 Williamson
Census designated place
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 34.6900200, -112.5410100 |
| Altitude | 1541 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamson (-112.54101, 34.69002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.62 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $40.82 | $81.64 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $43.50 | $87.01 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $52.41 | $104.83 |
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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