Big Bend to Yuma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

714.8 miles 1150.3 km · straight line
857.7 miles estimated 1380.4 km · driving distance
17h 15min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
292° WNW bearing direction

How far is Big Bend from Yuma?

The distance from Big Bend to Yuma is 714.8 miles (1150.3 km) as the crow flies. Yuma is located WNW of Big Bend. By car, the driving distance is approximately 857.7 miles, taking about 17h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Big Bend in Texas and Yuma in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Bend and Yuma. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Bend to Yuma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 15min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 42min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 26min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Bend & Yuma

Quick Facts

Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m elevation
Yuma
32.73°N, 114.62°W
America/Phoenix
43m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients