Cities Near Yuma
Cities near Yuma, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including San Luis Río Colorado, Mexicali, Indio. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Yuma, Arizona is San Luis Río Colorado, about 20 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Río Colorado | 20 mi / 33 km | 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mexicali | 49 mi / 78 km | 1 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Indio | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Puerto Peñasco | 116 mi / 187 km | 2 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tecate | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Palm Desert | 123 mi / 197 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Lake Havasu City | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Buckeye | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ensenada | 130 mi / 209 km | 3 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| El Cajon | 136 mi / 219 km | 3 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Yuma
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: San Luis Río Colorado, Mexicali. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Yuma
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Indio, Puerto Peñasco, Tecate, Palm Desert, Lake Havasu City. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Yuma include San Luis Río Colorado, Mexicali, Indio, Puerto Peñasco, Tecate. The closest is San Luis Río Colorado, about 20 miles (33 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit San Luis Río Colorado
- → Best time to visit Mexicali
- → Best time to visit Indio
- → Best time to visit Puerto Peñasco
- → Best time to visit Tecate
- → Best time to visit Palm Desert
- → Best time to visit Lake Havasu City
- → Best time to visit Buckeye
- → Best time to visit Ensenada
- → Best time to visit El Cajon