How far is Houck, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from Houck, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Houck and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Houck and Chandler.
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Start on North Dirt Road
63 m · 30 sec · North Dirt Road
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Turn left
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
1305 ft · 43 sec · North Frontage Road
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Turn sharp left onto St. Anslem Road
53 m · 6 sec · St. Anslem Road
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Take the ramp right
963 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
60.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber
1930 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
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Turn right onto Heber Road
30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road
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Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North
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Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260
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Continue on Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260
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Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway
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Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
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Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Country Club Drive
6.8 mi · 12 min · North 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 Houck and Chandler.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Houck and Sunny near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Houck to Chandler?
The road trip is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Cibecue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Houck and 196.5 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.6 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.50 one way or $111.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Houck and Chandler, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Houck and Sunny near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Cibecue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cibecue.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houck and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 203.13 mi (326.9 km).
#1 Houck
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.2830800, -109.2070400 |
| Altitude | 1841 |
| 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: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $55.50 | $111.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $59.84 | $119.68 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $62.39 | $124.79 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $71.36 | $142.73 |
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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