How far is Chandler, AZ from Bisbee, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Bisbee, AZ is about 194 miles (312.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pima County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Bisbee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Bisbee.
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Start on East Chandler Boulevard
109 m · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
560 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
120 m · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street
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Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue
6.9 mi · 12 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
3236 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
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Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
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Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90
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Turn left onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 90 Bypass
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Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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Continue on State Route 90
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 90
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Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
88 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight right
36 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Tombstone Canyon Road
2655 ft · 2 min · Tombstone Canyon Road
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Turn left onto Moon Canyon
14 m · 4 sec · Moon Canyon
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Turn right
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Bisbee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Bisbee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Bisbee?
The road trip is about 194 miles (312.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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 97.1 miles from Chandler and 96.9 miles from Bisbee.
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 23.9 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 9:32 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.91 one way or $67.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Bisbee.
Stop Ideas Near South Tucson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Tucson.
Tucson
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Bisbee. Straight-line distance: 170.11 mi (273.76 km).
#1 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bisbee
City in and county seat of Cochise County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 31.4481500, -109.9284100 |
| Altitude | 1688 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bisbee (-109.92841, 31.44815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $33.91 | $67.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $36.57 | $73.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.13 | $76.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $43.61 | $87.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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