Houston to Yuma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1154 miles 1857.2 km · straight line
1300.9 miles actual route 2093.6 km · driving distance
21h 51min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Houston from Yuma?

The distance from Houston to Yuma is 1154 miles (1857.2 km) as the crow flies. Yuma is located WNW of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1300.9 miles, taking about 21h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to Yuma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 51min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 13min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~28h 24min $156–$455* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & Yuma

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 385 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM