How far is Chandler, AZ from Kaibito, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Kaibito, AZ is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
285.68 mi
05h 50m
Flight
231.5 mi
372.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.5 mi
Kilometers
372.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
285.68 mi
Kilometers
459.76 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kaibito
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM MDT
Return by in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Kaibito
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:50 PM to 2:50 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:20 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
Munds Park
AZ

Census designated place

From Chandler
143 mi
02h 55m
To Kaibito
142.7 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Kaibito.

  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 right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page

    1412 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  24. 24

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on US 89

    1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  28. 28

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    30.7 mi · 35 min · Navajo Trail

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 6262

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Navajo Route 6262

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 21

    19.1 mi · 46 min · Navajo Route 21

  32. 32

    Continue on Navajo Route 6331

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 6331

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 6331

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 32%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 14%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 14%
Navajo Trail
30.7 mi · 11%
Navajo Route 21
19.1 mi · 7%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.2 mi
231.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Munds Park
02h 55m from Chandler
Leave By
5:20 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Kaibito.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Kaibito?

The road trip is about 285.7 miles (459.8 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Chandler and 142.7 miles from Kaibito.

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

The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.2 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 5:20 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.91 one way or $99.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chandler and Kaibito, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Kaibito.

Stop Ideas Near Munds Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Munds Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

Worthwhile Wealth Council

Sedona , AZ
2030 W State Rte 89A suite b2/b, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Investment service,Consultant
Sedona City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Sedona City Hall

Sedona , AZ
102 Roadrunner Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.9/5 7 reviews City Hall
Sedona
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Sedona

Munds Park
Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.7/5 87 reviews Lodging

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.

BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

14 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

28 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

28 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

42 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Kaibito. Straight-line distance: 231.5 mi (372.56 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Kaibito

#2 Kaibito

Census designated place

Population1,522
Coordinates36.5972200, -111.0743100
Altitude1771
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Kaibito (-111.07431, 36.59722)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 460 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.08 gal
38.16 L · about $49.91
Round trip
$99.81
20.16 gal · 76.32 L
Estimated CO2
89.6 kg one way
Round trip: 179.2 kg / 395 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $49.91 $99.81
Mid-grade $5.34 $53.81 $107.61
Premium $5.57 $56.11 $112.21
Diesel $6.37 $64.17 $128.34

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chandler, AZ and Kaibito, AZ. The current time in Chandler is 02:08:25, although it is 03:08:25 in Kaibito.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.