How far is Chandler, AZ from Corona de Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Corona de Tucson, AZ is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
119.84 mi
02h 17m
Flight
111.47 mi
179.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.47 mi
Kilometers
179.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.84 mi
Kilometers
192.87 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corona de Tucson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 PM MST
Return by in Chandler
Wed, Apr 15, 5:32 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-15T12:57
Arrive Corona de Tucson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:14 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Chandler
60 mi
01h 08m
To Corona de Tucson
59.8 mi
01h 08m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Corona de Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Corona de Tucson.

  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

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Houghton Road

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Pima County Fairgrounds, Motorsports Facilities

    103 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Houghton Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · South Houghton Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Sahuarita Road

    903 ft · 17 sec · East Sahuarita Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sahuarita Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Corona de Tucson.

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 46%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 20%
Tucson-Benson Highway
14.6 mi · 12%
North Arizona Avenue
13 mi · 11%
South Houghton Road
6.78 mi · 6%
North Freeway
6.06 mi · 5%
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
01h 08m from Chandler
Leave By
1:54 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Chandler and Sunny near Corona de Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Corona de Tucson?

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Chandler and 59.8 miles from Corona de Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Chandler and Sunny near Corona de Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Corona de Tucson. Straight-line distance: 111.47 mi (179.4 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 Corona de Tucson

Corona de Tucson is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9653600, -110.7756400
Altitude1000
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Corona de Tucson (-110.77564, 31.96536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.01 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.89
8.46 gal · 32.02 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.94 $41.89
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.58 $45.16
Premium $5.57 $23.54 $47.09
Diesel $6.37 $26.93 $53.86

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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There is no time difference between Chandler and Corona de Tucson. The current time is 12:57:02.

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.