How far is Chandler, AZ from Kayenta, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Kayenta, AZ is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 252.9 miles (407 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 56m 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
316.2 mi
05h 58m
Flight
252.87 mi
406.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
252.87 mi
Kilometers
406.96 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.2 mi
Kilometers
508.87 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kayenta
Sun, May 17, 1:05 PM MDT
Return by in Chandler
Sun, May 17, 6:04 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-05-17T06:07
Arrive Kayenta
Sun, May 17, 12:05 PM MST
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:58 PM to 2:58 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
5:04 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

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
Kachina Village
AZ

Census designated place

From Chandler
158.2 mi
02h 59m
To Kayenta
158 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Navajo Trail

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Kayenta-Utah State Line Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left

    647 ft · 33 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Comb Ridge Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Comb Ridge Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Comb Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 29%
Navajo Trail
82.1 mi · 26%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 13%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 13%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 5%
Maricopa Freeway
9.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Navajo Trail

Turn right onto Navajo Trail

82.1 mi · 01h 34m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.3 mi
252.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kachina Village
02h 59m from Chandler
Leave By
5:04 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Kayenta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Kachina Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.2 miles from Chandler and 158 miles from Kayenta.

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

The direct path is about 252.9 miles (407 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.3 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 5:04 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.25 one way or $110.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chandler and Kayenta, 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 Kayenta.

Stop Ideas Near Kachina Village

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 Kachina Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 7.9 mi away

United States Postal Service

Flagstaff , AZ
104 S WC Riles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 2.7/5 43 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Flagstaff City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Flagstaff Public Works Department

Flagstaff , AZ
3200 W Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kachina Village.

BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

11 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

12 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

26 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Williams, Arizona

48 mi away
233 North Grand Canyon Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Kayenta. Straight-line distance: 252.87 mi (406.96 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

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

#2 Kayenta

Census designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates36.7277800, -110.2545800
Altitude1719
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Kayenta (-110.25458, 36.72778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.24 L · about $55.25
Round trip
$110.51
22.32 gal · 84.48 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $55.25 $110.51
Mid-grade $5.34 $59.57 $119.14
Premium $5.57 $62.12 $124.23
Diesel $6.37 $71.04 $142.09

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 · May 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chandler, AZ and Kayenta, AZ. The current time in Chandler is 06:07:17, although it is 07:07:17 in Kayenta.

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.