How far is Bisbee, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Bisbee, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.26 mi
03h 12m
Flight
170.11 mi
273.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.11 mi
Kilometers
273.76 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.26 mi
Kilometers
322.28 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM MST
Return by in Bisbee
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bisbee
2026-04-22T19:04
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 10:16 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bisbee
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Tucson
AZ

City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Bisbee
97 mi
01h 36m
To Chandler
103.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 20 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bisbee and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bisbee and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moon Canyon

    14 m · 5 sec · Moon Canyon

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tombstone Canyon Road

    2333 ft · 1 min · Tombstone Canyon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward Tombstone Canyon Road

    1429 ft · 39 sec · Tombstone Canyon Road

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 90

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  8. 8

    Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  11. 11

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  13. 13

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bisbee and Chandler.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 27%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 21%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 12%
State Route 90
17.1 mi · 9%
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
12.7 mi · 6%
Huachuca Boulevard
9.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
170.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Tucson
01h 36m from Bisbee
Leave By
10:36 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bisbee and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bisbee to Chandler?

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97 miles from Bisbee and 103.3 miles from Chandler.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.00 one way or $70.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bisbee and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near South Tucson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Tucson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Tucson.

RAIL

Tucson

3 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

69 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bisbee and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 170.11 mi (273.76 km).

Bisbee

#1 Bisbee

City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population5,154
Coordinates31.4481500, -109.9284100
Altitude1688
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: (-109.928377, 31.448178)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $35.00
Round trip
$70.01
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $35.00 $70.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $37.74 $75.48
Premium $5.57 $39.35 $78.70
Diesel $6.37 $45.01 $90.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bisbee and Chandler. The current time is 19:04:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.