How far is Douglas, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Douglas, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.38 mi
03h 41m
Flight
190.61 mi
306.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.61 mi
Kilometers
306.76 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.38 mi
Kilometers
364.32 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM MST
Return by in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 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
9:38 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
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
Littletown
AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

From Douglas
110 mi
01h 50m
To Chandler
116.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 18 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 10th Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto G Avenue

    2438 ft · 50 sec · G Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 16th Street

    21.8 mi · 28 min · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Douglas Road

    3082 ft · 1 min · Old Douglas Road

  5. 5

    Merge right

    10.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 90

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  8. 8

    Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  11. 11

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  13. 13

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 24%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 18%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 11%
16th Street
21.8 mi · 10%
State Route 90
17.1 mi · 8%
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
12.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littletown
01h 50m from Douglas
Leave By
9:38 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Douglas and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Littletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Douglas and 116.4 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 9:38 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Littletown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Littletown, 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 Littletown.

RAIL

Tucson

14 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

57 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 190.61 mi (306.76 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population16,458
Coordinates31.3445500, -109.5453400
Altitude1222
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: East 10th Street (-109.54534, 31.344467)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.99 gal
30.24 L · about $39.56
Round trip
$79.12
15.98 gal · 60.48 L
Estimated CO2
71 kg one way
Round trip: 142 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $39.56 $79.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $42.65 $85.30
Premium $5.57 $44.47 $88.94
Diesel $6.37 $50.86 $101.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Chandler. The current time is 22:58:10.

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.