How far is Grand Canyon Village, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from Grand Canyon Village, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (306 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Canyon Village and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Canyon Village and Chandler.
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Start on Forest Service Road 328A
1 km · 2 min · Forest Service Road 328A
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Turn right onto Maswik Laundry Road
1531 ft · 1 min · Maswik Laundry Road
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Continue on Aspen Road
696 ft · 32 sec · Aspen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Loop Drive
998 ft · 46 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Continue on Village Loop Drive
1208 ft · 53 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto South Entrance Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Entrance Road
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Continue on Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
40 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1 km · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49.7 mi · 1 hr · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Take the ramp left
2855 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
28.6 mi · 29 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
1711 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
2844 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
1902 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive
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Continue on North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Canyon Village and Chandler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Grand Canyon Village and Sunny near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Canyon Village to Chandler?
The road trip is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 125.4 miles from Grand Canyon Village and 126.5 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.1 miles (306 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 8:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.01 one way or $88.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Canyon Village and Sunny near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Big Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Camp Verde Az
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Canyon Village and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 190.16 mi (306.04 km).
#1 Grand Canyon Village
Village in Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,550 |
| Coordinates | 36.0463700, -112.1540600 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $44.01 | $88.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $47.45 | $94.91 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $49.48 | $98.96 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $56.59 | $113.19 |
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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