Tulare to Yuma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360.8 miles 580.7 km · straight line
433 miles estimated 696.8 km · driving distance
8h 43min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Tulare from Yuma?

The distance from Tulare to Yuma is 360.8 miles (580.7 km) as the crow flies. Yuma is located SE of Tulare. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433 miles, taking about 8h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Tulare 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 Tulare 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 Tulare to Yuma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 43min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 28min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 17min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Tulare & Yuma

Quick Facts

Tulare
36.21°N, 119.35°W
America/Los_Angeles
88m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients