How far is Chandler, AZ from Saint Johns, AZ?
The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Saint Johns, AZ is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chandler and Saint Johns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Saint Johns.
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Start on East Chandler Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · East Chandler Boulevard
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Continue on East Williams Field Road
3 mi · 5 min · East Williams Field Road
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Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop East
2013 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Globe
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
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Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Continue on West Deuce of Clubs
4.7 mi · 9 min · West Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
9.2 mi · 11 min · Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
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Turn left onto Ortega Lake-St. Johns Highway
33.4 mi · 49 min · Ortega Lake-St. Johns Highway
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Turn straight onto Commercial Street
1239 ft · 44 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn right onto White Mountain Drive
22 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · White Mountain Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chandler and Saint Johns.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Turn left onto Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 01h 36m
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 Mostly Sunny near Saint Johns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Saint Johns?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Cibecue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Chandler and 104.1 miles from Saint Johns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 7:54 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.39 one way or $72.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Mostly Sunny near Saint Johns.
Stop Ideas Near Cibecue
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 Cibecue.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Saint Johns. Straight-line distance: 164.61 mi (264.92 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 Saint Johns
City in and county seat of Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,526 |
| Coordinates | 34.5058700, -109.3609300 |
| Altitude | 1731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Johns (-109.36093, 34.50587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $36.39 | $72.78 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $39.23 | $78.47 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $46.79 | $93.58 |
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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