How far is Cienega Springs, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Cienega Springs, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.63 mi
03h 09m
Flight
149.89 mi
241.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.89 mi
Kilometers
241.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.63 mi
Kilometers
295.53 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM MST
Return by in Cienega Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 5:44 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cienega Springs
2026-04-15T11:26
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 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
10:42 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cienega Springs
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 Cienega Springs
94.4 mi
01h 34m
To Chandler
89.2 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cienega Springs and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on Cienega Springs Road

    38 m · 11 sec · Cienega Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    1897 ft · 40 sec · Riverside Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rio Vista Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Rio Vista Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto California Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  6. 6

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  7. 7

    Continue on North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  17. 17

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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

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

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cienega Springs 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 57%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 17%
Papago Freeway
24.2 mi · 13%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 4%
Maricopa Freeway
4.82 mi · 3%
Rio Vista Highway
4.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto 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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 34m from Cienega Springs
Leave By
10:42 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cienega Springs and Clear near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cienega Springs to Chandler?

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 94.4 miles from Cienega Springs and 89.2 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cienega Springs and Clear near Chandler.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cienega Springs and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 149.89 mi (241.22 km).

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#1 Cienega Springs

Cienega Springs is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.1886300, -114.2246700
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Cienega Springs Road (-114.224735, 34.188518)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.53 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.16
12.96 gal · 49.06 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.08 $64.16
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.59 $69.18
Premium $5.57 $36.07 $72.14
Diesel $6.37 $41.25 $82.50

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cienega Springs and Chandler. The current time is 11:26:30.

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.