How far is Chandler, AZ from East Sahuarita, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to East Sahuarita, AZ is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (174 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.67 mi
02h 17m
Flight
108.14 mi
174.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.14 mi
Kilometers
174.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.67 mi
Kilometers
190.98 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM MST
Return by in Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 12:41 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-18T08:06
Arrive East Sahuarita
Sat, Apr 18, 10:24 AM 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
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Chandler
59.4 mi
01h 08m
To East Sahuarita
59.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and East Sahuarita.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and East Sahuarita.

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    16 mi · 19 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sahuarita Road

    2084 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Sahuarita Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · West Sahuarita Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Country Club Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Country Club Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East El Toro Road

    96 m · 9 sec · East El Toro Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East El Toro Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and East Sahuarita.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 46%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 20%
Nogales–Tucson Highway
16 mi · 13%
North Arizona Avenue
13 mi · 11%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 5%
West Sahuarita Road
3.54 mi · 3%
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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
01h 08m from Chandler
Leave By
1:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near East Sahuarita.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to East Sahuarita?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 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 59.4 miles from Chandler and 59.3 miles from East Sahuarita.

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

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (174 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 1:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near East Sahuarita.

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 East Sahuarita. Straight-line distance: 108.14 mi (174.03 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
East Sahuarita

#2 East Sahuarita

Census designated place

Population1,622
Coordinates31.9428600, -110.9284200
Altitude848
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: East Sahuarita (-110.92842, 31.94286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.49
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $20.74 $41.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.37 $44.73
Premium $5.57 $23.32 $46.64
Diesel $6.37 $26.67 $53.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and East Sahuarita. The current time is 08:06:55.

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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.