How far is Chandler, AZ from Cienega Springs, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Cienega Springs, AZ is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.33 mi
03h 30m
Flight
149.89 mi
241.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.89 mi
Kilometers
241.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.33 mi
Kilometers
304.7 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cienega Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 PM MST
Return by in Chandler
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-15T13:24
Arrive Cienega Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Chandler
94.6 mi
01h 45m
To Cienega Springs
94.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Cienega Springs.

  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 left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    1939 ft · 41 sec · Riverside Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cienega Springs Road

    38 m · 6 sec · Cienega Springs Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cienega Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 55%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 16%
Papago Freeway
24.3 mi · 13%
Maricopa Freeway
4.87 mi · 3%
Price Freeway
4.76 mi · 3%
Rio Vista Highway
4.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.4 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 45m from Chandler
Leave By
10:00 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Chandler and Sunny near Cienega Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Cienega Springs?

The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Chandler and 94.8 miles from Cienega Springs.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 10:00 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Chandler and Sunny near Cienega Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Cienega Springs. Straight-line distance: 149.89 mi (241.22 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 Cienega Springs

Cienega Springs is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1886300, -114.2246700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Cienega Springs (-114.22467, 34.18863)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.68 gal
25.29 L · about $33.07
Round trip
$66.15
13.36 gal · 50.58 L
Estimated CO2
59.4 kg one way
Round trip: 118.7 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.07 $66.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $35.66 $71.32
Premium $5.57 $37.18 $74.36
Diesel $6.37 $42.52 $85.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Cienega Springs. The current time is 13:24:44.

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.