How far is Dilkon, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Dilkon, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.03 mi
04h 05m
Flight
167.81 mi
270.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.81 mi
Kilometers
270.06 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.03 mi
Kilometers
350.88 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sun, May 17, 9:23 AM MST
Return by in Dilkon
Sun, May 17, 2:28 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dilkon
2026-05-17T06:17
Arrive Chandler
Sun, May 17, 10:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
8:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dilkon
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Big Park
AZ

Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America

From Dilkon
130.9 mi
02h 02m
To Chandler
87.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 31 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dilkon and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    52 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1211 ft · 58 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 15

    6.2 mi · 15 min · Navajo Route 15

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    29.5 mi · 34 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2575 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  15. 15

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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

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

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dilkon 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 43%
Purple Heart Trail
61.2 mi · 28%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 18%
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
30 mi · 14%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 4%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 01h 34m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
167.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Park
02h 02m from Dilkon
Leave By
8:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Dilkon and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dilkon to Chandler?

The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Big Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from Dilkon and 87.2 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.07 one way or $76.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dilkon and Chandler, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Dilkon and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Big Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Big Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

Worthwhile Wealth Council

Sedona , AZ
2030 W State Rte 89A suite b2/b, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Investment service,Consultant
Sedona City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Sedona City Hall

Sedona , AZ
102 Roadrunner Dr, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.9/5 7 reviews City Hall
Sedona
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Sedona

Big Park
Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.7/5 87 reviews Lodging

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Park.

BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

10 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

20 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

47 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

48 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dilkon and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 167.81 mi (270.06 km).

Dilkon

#1 Dilkon

Census designated place

Population1,184
Coordinates35.3852900, -110.3206800
Altitude1794
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.320791, 35.385174)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.69 gal
29.12 L · about $38.07
Round trip
$76.15
15.38 gal · 58.24 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.7 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $38.07 $76.15
Mid-grade $5.34 $41.05 $82.10
Premium $5.57 $42.80 $85.61
Diesel $6.37 $48.95 $97.91

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 · May 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dilkon, AZ and Chandler, AZ. The current time in Dilkon is 06:17:49, although it is 05:17:49 in Chandler.

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.