How far is Chandler, AZ from Tuba City, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Tuba City, AZ is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
244.14 mi
04h 35m
Flight
198.42 mi
319.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.42 mi
Kilometers
319.32 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.14 mi
Kilometers
392.9 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tuba City
Fri, Apr 17, 12:38 PM MDT
Return by in Chandler
Fri, Apr 17, 4:13 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-17T07:02
Arrive Tuba City
Fri, Apr 17, 11:38 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chandler
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Montezuma
AZ

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona

From Chandler
122.2 mi
02h 17m
To Tuba City
121.9 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Tuba City.

  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 right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Purple Heart Trail

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page

    1412 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    2753 ft · 51 sec · Country Club Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on US Highway 89

    6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 89

  24. 24

    Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

    37.8 mi · 45 min · Flagstaff-Cameron Highway

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on US 89

    1419 ft · 27 sec · US 89

  28. 28

    Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Navajo Trail

    10.3 mi · 12 min · Navajo Trail

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Cedar Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 37%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 17%
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
40.1 mi · 16%
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
15.3 mi · 6%
Navajo Trail
10.3 mi · 4%
Maricopa Freeway
9.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.7 mi
198.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Montezuma
02h 17m from Chandler
Leave By
7:48 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Tuba City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Tuba City?

The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.9 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Lake Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Chandler and 121.9 miles from Tuba City.

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

The direct path is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 7:48 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.63 one way or $85.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Montezuma

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lake Montezuma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 10 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Worthwhile Wealth Council

Sedona , AZ
2030 W State Rte 89A suite b2/b, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Investment service,Consultant
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Montezuma.

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

9 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

27 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

63 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

64 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Tuba City. Straight-line distance: 198.42 mi (319.32 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Tuba City

#2 Tuba City

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

Population8,611
Coordinates36.1349900, -111.2398600
Altitude1512
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Tuba City (-111.23986, 36.13499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.61 L · about $42.63
Round trip
$85.26
17.22 gal · 65.22 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $42.63 $85.26
Mid-grade $5.34 $45.96 $91.92
Premium $5.57 $47.92 $95.85
Diesel $6.37 $54.81 $109.62

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chandler, AZ and Tuba City, AZ. The current time in Chandler is 07:02:31, although it is 08:02:31 in Tuba City.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.