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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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.92 mi
04h 03m
Flight
190.16 mi
306.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.16 mi
Kilometers
306.04 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.92 mi
Kilometers
405.43 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM MST
Return by in Grand Canyon Village
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grand Canyon Village
2026-04-22T20:09
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grand Canyon Village
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
Big Park
AZ

Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America

From Grand Canyon Village
125.4 mi
02h 01m
To Chandler
126.5 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
14 to 24 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 Grand Canyon Village and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grand Canyon Village and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Service Road 328A

    1 km · 2 min · Forest Service Road 328A

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maswik Laundry Road

    1531 ft · 1 min · Maswik Laundry Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Aspen Road

    696 ft · 32 sec · Aspen Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Loop Drive

    998 ft · 46 sec · Village Loop Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Village Loop Drive

    1208 ft · 53 sec · Village Loop Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Entrance Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Entrance Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    40 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    1 km · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    49 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    49.7 mi · 1 hr · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    2855 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    28.6 mi · 29 min · Purple Heart Trail

  16. 16

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

    1711 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

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

    2844 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  23. 23

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  24. 24

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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

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

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 37%
Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
52 mi · 21%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 15%
Purple Heart Trail
28.6 mi · 11%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 3%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 3%
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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Park
02h 01m from Grand Canyon Village
Leave By
8:52 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Big Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 13.2 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 11 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 10.9 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
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

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 Grand Canyon Village and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 190.16 mi (306.04 km).

Grand Canyon Village

#1 Grand Canyon Village

Village in Arizona, United States

Population1,550
Coordinates36.0463700, -112.1540600
Altitude2050
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Rowe Well Road (-112.154688, 36.04699)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.65 L · about $44.01
Round trip
$88.03
17.78 gal · 67.3 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Grand Canyon Village and Chandler. The current time is 20:09:48.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.