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

The driving distance from Chino Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 134 miles (215.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.05 mi
02h 09m
Flight
106.24 mi
170.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.24 mi
Kilometers
170.97 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.05 mi
Kilometers
215.74 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Fri, Apr 17, 3:38 PM MST
Return by in Chino Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 5:47 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chino Valley
2026-04-17T13:29
Arrive Chandler
Fri, Apr 17, 3:38 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MST

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

Leave by
2:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chino Valley
9:30 PM MST
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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Chino Valley
65.4 mi
01h 04m
To Chandler
68.7 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    52 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.3 km · 54 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    24 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

    3075 ft · 49 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto AZ 89A|none

    1502 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 89A

    826 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fain Road

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Fain Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

    21.3 mi · 26 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    16.7 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 29%
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
21.3 mi · 16%
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 12%
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8.87 mi · 7%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 7%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

27.9 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
01h 04m from Chino Valley
Leave By
2:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chino Valley and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 134 miles (215.7 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Chino Valley and 68.7 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chino Valley and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chino Valley and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 106.24 mi (170.97 km).

Chino Valley

#1 Chino Valley

Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Population12,819
Coordinates34.7575200, -112.4537800
Altitude1435
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: AZ 89 (-112.453857, 34.757523)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.91 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
9.46 gal · 35.82 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.25 $50.50
Premium $5.57 $26.33 $52.65
Diesel $6.37 $30.11 $60.22

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

There is no time difference between Chino Valley and Chandler. The current time is 13:29:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.