How far is Chandler, AZ from Willcox, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Willcox, AZ is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.22 mi
03h 13m
Flight
137.55 mi
221.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.55 mi
Kilometers
221.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.22 mi
Kilometers
286.82 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willcox
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM MST
Return by in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Willcox
Thu, Apr 23, 12:27 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MST

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

Leave by
10:32 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

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
Flowing Wells
AZ

Census designated place

From Chandler
89.1 mi
01h 36m
To Willcox
89.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Chandler Boulevard

    109 m · 9 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    560 ft · 21 sec · North Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Buffalo Street

    120 m · 15 sec · East Buffalo Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Arizona Avenue

    6.9 mi · 12 min · North Arizona Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway

    33.4 mi · 33 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Chiricahua Natl Monument

    4 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Haskell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 31%
Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 24%
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
33.4 mi · 19%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 13%
North Arizona Avenue
13 mi · 7%
North Freeway
6.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowing Wells
01h 36m from Chandler
Leave By
10:32 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Sunny near Willcox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from Chandler and 89.1 miles from Willcox.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 10:32 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.14 one way or $62.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

9 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

77 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Willcox. Straight-line distance: 137.55 mi (221.36 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

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

#2 Willcox

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates32.2528500, -109.8320100
Altitude1270
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Willcox (-109.83201, 32.25285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.81 L · about $31.14
Round trip
$62.28
12.58 gal · 47.62 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.14 $62.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.58 $67.15
Premium $5.57 $35.01 $70.02
Diesel $6.37 $40.04 $80.08

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 Willcox. The current time is 21:14:11.

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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.