How far is Chandler, AZ from Desert Hills, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 04h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Desert Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Desert Hills.
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Start on East Chandler Boulevard
759 ft · 42 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
810 ft · 17 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Continue on West Chandler Boulevard
3 mi · 6 min · West Chandler Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Price Road
98 m · 6 sec · South Price Road
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
1682 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
887 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Phoenix
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
1851 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Riggles Road
561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Boulevard
3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on California Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue
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Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
25.6 mi · 34 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
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Turn left onto Chenoweth Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Chenoweth Road
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Turn right onto London Bridge Road
1 km · 1 min · London Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Thrasher Drive
560 ft · 30 sec · Thrasher Drive
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Turn left onto Mountain View Drive
780 ft · 34 sec · Mountain View Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bayshore Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Desert Hills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Desert Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Desert Hills?
The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.9 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 114.8 miles from Chandler and 115 miles from Desert Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 8:14 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.15 one way or $80.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Desert Hills.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Desert Hills. Straight-line distance: 168.78 mi (271.62 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 Desert Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 2,245 |
| Coordinates | 34.5539000, -114.3724600 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Desert Hills (-114.37246, 34.5539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $40.15 | $80.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $43.29 | $86.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $45.14 | $90.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
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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