How far is Chandler, AZ from Willow Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Chandler, AZ to Willow Valley, AZ is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
256.81 mi
04h 59m
Flight
193.22 mi
310.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.22 mi
Kilometers
310.95 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.81 mi
Kilometers
413.3 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:42 PM MST
Return by in Chandler
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chandler
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Willow Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 7:42 PM MST
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:02 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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Chandler
128.3 mi
02h 29m
To Willow Valley
128.5 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM MST
Wind
22 to 29 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler and Willow Valley.

  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

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · California Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2128 ft · 53 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road

    16.5 mi · 25 min · Aqueduct Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Route 95

    47.5 mi · 56 min · Route 95

  27. 27

    Take the exit left

    1563 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · Needles Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street

    1393 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto J Street

    974 ft · 34 sec · J Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 14 sec · Front Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North K Street

    1 km · 2 min · North K Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Harbor Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Mohave Valley Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Mohave Valley Highway

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Willow Drive

    2646 ft · 2 min · Willow Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 41%
Route 95
47.8 mi · 19%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 12%
Papago Freeway
24.3 mi · 9%
Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 6%
Maricopa Freeway
4.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
193.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
02h 29m from Chandler
Leave By
7:02 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chandler and Patchy Blowing Dust near Willow Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chandler to Willow Valley?

The road trip is about 256.8 miles (413.3 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.3 miles from Chandler and 128.5 miles from Willow Valley.

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

The direct path is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 7:02 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.35 one way or $84.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chandler and Patchy Blowing Dust near Willow Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chandler and Willow Valley. Straight-line distance: 193.22 mi (310.95 km).

Chandler

#1 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
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#2 Willow Valley

Situated within Mohave County along the banks of the Colorado River, this low-elevation community lies at 476 feet in the Mojave Desert environment.

Population0
Coordinates34.9119500, -114.6066300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Chandler (-111.84125, 33.30616)
End: Willow Valley (-114.60663, 34.91195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 413 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.06 gal
34.3 L · about $42.35
Round trip
$84.69
18.12 gal · 68.6 L
Estimated CO2
80.5 kg one way
Round trip: 161 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $42.35 $84.69
Mid-grade $5.03 $45.61 $91.22
Premium $5.36 $48.59 $97.18
Diesel $6.27 $56.82 $113.65

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Chandler and Willow Valley. The current time is 14:43:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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