How far is Chandler, AZ from Parks, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Parks, AZ is about 182.7 miles (294 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Parks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Parks.
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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 right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
1363 ft · 18 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, Los Angeles
1817 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
17 mi · 17 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Parks Road
1470 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Garland Praire Road
714 ft · 26 sec · Garland Praire Road
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Turn left onto Park Road
2944 ft · 1 min · Park Road
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Turn right onto Spring Valley Road
80 m · 7 sec · Spring Valley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Valley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Parks.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Parks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Parks?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Cordes Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Chandler and 91.3 miles from Parks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.93 one way or $63.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Parks.
Stop Ideas Near Cordes Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cordes Lakes.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Parks. Straight-line distance: 135.17 mi (217.54 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 Parks
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,188 |
| Coordinates | 35.2605700, -111.9487700 |
| Altitude | 2158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parks (-111.94877, 35.26057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.43 | $68.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.90 | $71.80 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $41.06 | $82.12 |
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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