How far is Chandler, AZ from Pinon, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Pinon, AZ is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.9 mi
06h 17m
Flight
213.78 mi
344.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.78 mi
Kilometers
344.04 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.9 mi
Kilometers
440.8 km
Drive Time
06h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM MDT
Return by in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Pinon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM MST
Route Timing
06h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:18 PM to 2:48 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:24 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

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
Pine
AZ

Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America

From Chandler
137 mi
03h 08m
To Pinon
136.9 mi
03h 08m

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
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chandler Boulevard

    759 ft · 42 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

    810 ft · 20 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Country Club Drive

    6.8 mi · 12 min · South Country Club Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Beeline Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · North Beeline Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Beeline Highway

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Beeline Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway

    3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway

    663 ft · 11 sec · North Beeline Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 87

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 87

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arizona State Highway 87

  15. 15

    Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North AZ Highway 87

    2253 ft · 55 sec · North AZ Highway 87

  17. 17

    Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 87

    11.8 mi · 16 min · State Route 87

  19. 19

    Continue on Payson–Winslow Highway

    631 ft · 10 sec · Payson–Winslow Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 87

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 87

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 87

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 87

  22. 22

    Continue on Starlight Drive

    105 m · 6 sec · Starlight Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 87

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 87

  24. 24

    Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway

    18.3 mi · 27 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    40.1 mi · 47 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on AZ 87

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87

  28. 28

    Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arizona State Highway 264

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Arizona State Highway 264

  30. 30

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Hopi Route 4

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Hopi Route 4

  32. 32

    Continue on Navajo Route 8029

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 8029

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 8031

    15 mi · 36 min · Navajo Route 8031

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    1490 ft · 41 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Navajo Route 4

    2577 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 4

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 8030

    1013 ft · 28 sec · Navajo Route 8030

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 8030

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 25%
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
56.8 mi · 21%
Payson-Winslow Highway
37.4 mi · 14%
State Highway 87
27.1 mi · 10%
State Route 87
17.8 mi · 7%
Navajo Route 8031
15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Beeline Highway

Continue on Beeline Highway

68.4 mi · 01h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine
03h 08m from Chandler
Leave By
11:24 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Pinon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.9 miles (440.8 km) and usually takes 06h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Chandler and 136.9 miles from Pinon.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.88 one way or $95.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine, 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 Pine.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

47 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

61 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

92 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

92 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Pinon. Straight-line distance: 213.78 mi (344.04 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

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

#2 Pinon

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population1,765
Coordinates36.1008300, -110.2259600
Altitude1936
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Pinon (-110.22596, 36.10083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.59 L · about $47.88
Round trip
$95.75
19.34 gal · 73.18 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.88 $95.75
Mid-grade $5.34 $51.62 $103.24
Premium $5.57 $53.82 $107.65
Diesel $6.37 $61.56 $123.12

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 Pinon, AZ. The current time in Chandler is 00:36:54, although it is 01:36:54 in Pinon.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.