How far is Ehrenberg, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Ehrenberg, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.91 mi
02h 38m
Flight
156.08 mi
251.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.08 mi
Kilometers
251.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.91 mi
Kilometers
273.45 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 7:09 PM MST
Return by in Ehrenberg
Wed, Apr 22, 9:48 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ehrenberg
2026-04-22T16:30
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 7:09 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ehrenberg
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Buckeye
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

From Ehrenberg
83.9 mi
01h 19m
To Chandler
86 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph W
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 Ehrenberg and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ehrenberg Parker Highway

    48 m · 11 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frontage Road North

    2000 ft · 60 sec · Frontage Road North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poston Road

    576 ft · 12 sec · Poston Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    124 m · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    124.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  12. 12

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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ehrenberg 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
124 mi · 73%
Papago Freeway
24.2 mi · 14%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 4%
Maricopa Freeway
4.82 mi · 3%
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 2%
South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

124 mi · 02h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
156.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
01h 19m from Ehrenberg
Leave By
1:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ehrenberg and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.9 miles (273.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Ehrenberg and 86 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.71 one way or $59.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ehrenberg and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

48 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

51 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ehrenberg and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 156.08 mi (251.19 km).

Ehrenberg

#1 Ehrenberg

Town in Arizona, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates33.6041900, -114.5252300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Ehrenberg Parker Highway (-114.525154, 33.604175)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.7 L · about $29.71
Round trip
$59.41
12 gal · 45.4 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.71 $59.41
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.03 $64.06
Premium $5.57 $33.40 $66.79
Diesel $6.37 $38.20 $76.39

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ehrenberg and Chandler. The current time is 16:30:44.

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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.