How far is Holbrook, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Holbrook, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
185.46 mi
03h 11m
Flight
146.4 mi
235.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.4 mi
Kilometers
235.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.46 mi
Kilometers
298.47 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 AM MST
Return by in Holbrook
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holbrook
2026-04-17T21:03
Arrive Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holbrook
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
Star Valley
AZ

Town of the United States

From Holbrook
90 mi
01h 35m
To Chandler
95.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
16 to 20 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Navajo Boulevard

    1280 ft · 21 sec · North Navajo Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Heber Road

    30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street North

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 277

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260

  9. 9

    Continue on Hwy 260

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260

  10. 10

    Continue on Payson-Heber Highway

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Beeline Highway

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Beeline Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Country Club Drive

    6.8 mi · 12 min · North Country Club Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holbrook 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 39%
Heber Road
30.9 mi · 17%
Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 13%
Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 9%
Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 mi · 7%
North Country Club Drive
6.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Beeline Highway

Turn left onto South Beeline Highway

73.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
146.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star Valley
01h 35m from Holbrook
Leave By
10:38 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Holbrook and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Holbrook and 95.4 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:38 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.38 one way or $64.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Star Valley

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

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

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

70 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

82 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
RAIL

Winslow

100 mi away
501 East Second Street
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

111 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holbrook and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 146.4 mi (235.6 km).

Holbrook

#1 Holbrook

City in and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population5,090
Coordinates34.9022500, -110.1581800
Altitude1549
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: I 40 BUS (-110.158443, 34.902284)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.77 L · about $32.38
Round trip
$64.76
13.08 gal · 49.54 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.38 $64.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $34.91 $69.82
Premium $5.57 $36.40 $72.80
Diesel $6.37 $41.63 $83.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Holbrook and Chandler. The current time is 21:03:04.

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.