How far is Chandler, AZ from Rio Rico, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Rio Rico, AZ is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Rio Rico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Rio Rico.
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Start on East Chandler Boulevard
109 m · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
560 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Buffalo Street
120 m · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street
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Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue
6.9 mi · 12 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rio Rico Drive, Yavapai Drive
1411 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Rio Rico Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rio Rico Drive
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Turn right onto Pendleton Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Drive
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Turn left onto Avenida Coatimundi
1544 ft · 49 sec · Avenida Coatimundi
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Turn left onto Avenida Leon
1650 ft · 1 min · Avenida Leon
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Turn left onto Yeso Court
89 m · 20 sec · Yeso Court
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Turn left
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Rio Rico.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Rio Rico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Rio Rico?
The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Chandler and 76.3 miles from Rio Rico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.69 one way or $53.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Sunny near Rio Rico.
Stop Ideas Near Marana
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 Marana.
Tucson
Benson
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Rio Rico. Straight-line distance: 136.43 mi (219.57 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 Rio Rico
Rio Rico is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.4714800, -110.9764800 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Rico (-110.97648, 31.47148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $26.69 | $53.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.31 | $68.63 |
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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