How far is Chandler, AZ from Big Park, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Big Park, AZ is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.8 mi
02h 27m
Flight
101.95 mi
164.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.95 mi
Kilometers
164.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.8 mi
Kilometers
210.51 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM MST
Return by in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-23T07:23
Arrive Big Park
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Chandler
65.5 mi
01h 13m
To Big Park
65.3 mi
01h 13m

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
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Big Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Chandler Boulevard

    759 ft · 42 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

    810 ft · 17 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on West Chandler Boulevard

    3 mi · 6 min · West Chandler Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Price Road

    98 m · 6 sec · South Price Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North

    1682 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe

    887 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Phoenix

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    36.9 mi · 37 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Oak Creek Canyon, SR 179, Sedona

    859 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    34 m · 2 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    1505 ft · 37 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Red Rock Scenic Byway

    28 m · 1 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Red Rock Scenic Byway

    924 ft · 23 sec · Red Rock Scenic Byway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Cortez Drive

    8 m · 1 sec · East Cortez Drive

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Cortez Drive

    36 m · 14 sec · East Cortez Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
50.2 mi · 38%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 32%
Maricopa Freeway
9.05 mi · 7%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 7%
Red Rock Scenic Byway
7.55 mi · 6%
Price Freeway
4.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

41.3 mi · 00h 45m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
01h 13m from Chandler
Leave By
1:34 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Big Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Big Park?

The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Chandler and 65.3 miles from Big Park.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 1:34 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.87 one way or $45.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Big Park.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Big Park. Straight-line distance: 101.95 mi (164.08 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
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#2 Big Park

Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America

Population6,695
Coordinates34.7803000, -111.7626500
Altitude1242
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Big Park (-111.76265, 34.7803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.47 L · about $22.87
Round trip
$45.75
9.24 gal · 34.94 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.87 $45.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.66 $49.32
Premium $5.57 $25.71 $51.43
Diesel $6.37 $29.41 $58.82

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 Big Park. The current time is 07:23:19.

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.