How far is Chandler, AZ from Benson, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Benson, AZ is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.95 mi
02h 37m
Flight
129.03 mi
207.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.03 mi
Kilometers
207.65 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.95 mi
Kilometers
230.05 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM MST
Return by in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-23T01:53
Arrive Benson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Marana
AZ

Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

From Chandler
71.5 mi
01h 18m
To Benson
71.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 14 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chandler Boulevard

    109 m · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    560 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

    120 m · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue

    6.9 mi · 12 min · North Arizona Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Tombstone, Douglas

    1401 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 10 BUS, AZ 80: Benson, Douglas

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South San Pedro Street

    5 m · 1 sec · South San Pedro Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South San Pedro Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 38%
Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 30%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 16%
North Arizona Avenue
13 mi · 9%
North Freeway
6.06 mi · 4%
I 10 BUS
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marana
01h 18m from Chandler
Leave By
1:16 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Benson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Chandler and 71.5 miles from Benson.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.95 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marana

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marana, 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 Marana.

RAIL

Tucson

34 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

102 mi away
105 E. 4th Street
RAIL

Maricopa

103 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Benson. Straight-line distance: 129.03 mi (207.65 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Benson

#2 Benson

City in Arizona

Population4,890
Coordinates31.9678600, -110.2945200
Altitude1093
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Benson (-110.29452, 31.96786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $24.95
Round trip
$49.91
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $24.95 $49.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $26.90 $53.81
Premium $5.57 $28.05 $56.11
Diesel $6.37 $32.08 $64.17

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 Chandler and Benson. The current time is 01:53:41.

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.