How far is Cottonwood, AZ from Chinle, AZ?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, AZ to Chinle, AZ is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Apache County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Chinle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Chinle.
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Start on the route
962 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 4
15.3 mi · 31 min · Navajo Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
6.1 mi · 9 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 7
1.6 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 7
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Turn left onto Main Street
1208 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Avenue
45 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood and Chinle.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Navajo Route 4
Turn right onto Navajo Route 4
15.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cottonwood and Sunny near Chinle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood to Chinle?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Many Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Cottonwood and 11.7 miles from Chinle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cottonwood and Sunny near Chinle.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Chinle. Straight-line distance: 19.78 mi (31.83 km).
#1 Cottonwood
City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 12,762 |
| Coordinates | 36.0730600, -109.8923400 |
| Altitude | 1850 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chinle
Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 36.1544500, -109.5526100 |
| Altitude | 1683 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinle (-109.55261, 36.15445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.95 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $5.28 | $10.57 |
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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