How far is Chandler, AZ from Quartzsite, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Quartzsite, AZ is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
151.75 mi
02h 44m
Flight
139.85 mi
225.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.85 mi
Kilometers
225.07 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.75 mi
Kilometers
244.22 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quartzsite
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM MST
Return by in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-23T02:07
Arrive Quartzsite
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:02 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

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
Buckeye
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

From Chandler
75.7 mi
01h 22m
To Quartzsite
76 mi
01h 22m

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
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    107.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Quartzsite

    1741 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Quartzsite Boulevard

    84 m · 5 sec · Quartzsite Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oldham Lane

    12 m · 2 sec · Oldham Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oldham Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
108 mi · 71%
Papago Freeway
24.3 mi · 16%
Maricopa Freeway
4.87 mi · 3%
Price Freeway
4.76 mi · 3%
Superstition Freeway
3.68 mi · 2%
West Chandler Boulevard
3.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

107 mi · 01h 48m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
01h 22m from Chandler
Leave By
1:02 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Quartzsite.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from Chandler and 76 miles from Quartzsite.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:02 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

48 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

51 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Quartzsite. Straight-line distance: 139.85 mi (225.07 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

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

#2 Quartzsite

Town in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Population3,814
Coordinates33.6639100, -114.2299500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Quartzsite (-114.22995, 33.66391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.27 L · about $26.49
Round trip
$52.98
10.7 gal · 40.54 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.49 $52.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $5.57 $29.78 $59.56
Diesel $6.37 $34.06 $68.12

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

There is no time difference between Chandler and Quartzsite. The current time is 02:07:33.

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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.