How far is Chino Valley, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Chino Valley, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.5 miles (194 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Smoke
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chino Valley and San Tan Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino Valley and San Tan Valley.
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Start on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3075 ft · 49 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Turn left onto AZ 89A|none
1502 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 89A
826 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Fain Road
7.2 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
21.3 mi · 26 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ Loop 202 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 24 East
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
1799 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
2232 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
3127 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
2198 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1892 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
1702 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
2018 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Gateway Expressway
2100 ft · 40 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Continue on Gateway Expressway
1997 ft · 41 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Turn right onto North Ironwood Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road
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Continue on North Gantzel Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road
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Turn left onto East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Turn right onto North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chino Valley and San Tan Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Areas Of Smoke leaving Chino Valley and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chino Valley to San Tan Valley?
The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Chino Valley and 79.8 miles from San Tan Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.5 miles (194 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 1:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.99 one way or $51.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Smoke around Chino Valley and Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Stop Ideas Near New River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chino Valley and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 120.53 mi (193.97 km).
#1 Chino Valley
Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 12,819 |
| Coordinates | 34.7575200, -112.4537800 |
| Altitude | 1435 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $27.99 | $55.98 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $29.82 | $59.64 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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