Fresno, California to Yuma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

403.3 miles 649.1 km · straight line
485.5 miles actual route 781.3 km · driving distance
9h 5min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
132° SE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Yuma?

The distance from Fresno, California to Yuma is 403.3 miles (649.1 km) as the crow flies. Yuma is located SE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 485.5 miles, taking about 9h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California and Yuma in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fresno, California and Yuma. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fresno, California to Yuma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 5min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 54min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~8h 38min $58–$170* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Yuma

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 134 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM