How far is Chinle, AZ from Teec Nos Pos, AZ?

The driving distance from Chinle, AZ to Teec Nos Pos, AZ is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.2 mi
01h 42m
Flight
58.97 mi
94.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.97 mi
Kilometers
94.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.2 mi
Kilometers
153.21 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Teec Nos Pos
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM MDT
Return by in Chinle
Thu, Oct 15, 10:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chinle
2026-10-15T18:44
Arrive Teec Nos Pos
Thu, Oct 15, 8:26 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chinle
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Many Farms
AZ

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

From Chinle
47.5 mi
00h 51m
To Teec Nos Pos
47.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM MDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chinle and Teec Nos Pos.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chinle and Teec Nos Pos.

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Avenue

    45 m · 12 sec · 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1208 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Route 7

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 7

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

    2138 ft · 36 sec · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 191

    14.2 mi · 21 min · US Highway 191

  6. 6

    Continue on Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    32.5 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Navajo Trail

    30.6 mi · 41 min · Navajo Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on Navajo Trail

    132 m · 7 sec · Navajo Trail

  10. 10

    Turn right

    71 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chinle and Teec Nos Pos.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Navajo Trail
30.7 mi · 32%
Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
15.8 mi · 17%
US Highway 191
14.2 mi · 15%
Navajo Route 7
1.61 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.23 mi
4th Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

32.5 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Many Farms
00h 51m from Chinle
Leave By
3:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chinle and Sunny near Teec Nos Pos.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chinle to Teec Nos Pos?

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Many Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Chinle and 47.7 miles from Teec Nos Pos.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.70 one way or $31.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chinle and Sunny near Teec Nos Pos.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chinle and Teec Nos Pos. Straight-line distance: 58.97 mi (94.91 km).

Chinle

#1 Chinle

Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population4,518
Coordinates36.1544500, -109.5526100
Altitude1683
CountryUnited States
Teec Nos Pos

#2 Teec Nos Pos

Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population799
Coordinates36.9211100, -109.0856600
Altitude1589
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Avenue (-109.553148, 36.154111)
End: (-109.08605, 36.921138)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.72 L · about $15.70
Round trip
$31.41
6.72 gal · 25.44 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $15.70 $31.41
Mid-grade $5.03 $16.91 $33.83
Premium $5.36 $18.02 $36.04
Diesel $6.27 $21.07 $42.15

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 Chinle and Teec Nos Pos. The current time is 18:44:00.

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.