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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.7 mi
04h 46m
Flight
203.13 mi
326.9 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Houck.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.13 mi
Kilometers
326.9 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.7 mi
Kilometers
511.29 km
Drive Time
04h 46m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 1:18 AM MST
Return by in Houck
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houck
2026-04-22T21:31
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
7:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houck
9:00 PM MDT
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
Cibecue
AZ

Census designated place

From Houck
121.2 mi
02h 23m
To Chandler
196.5 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 23 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 Houck and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dirt Road

    63 m · 30 sec · North Dirt Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    29 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Frontage Road

    1305 ft · 43 sec · North Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto St. Anslem Road

    53 m · 6 sec · St. Anslem Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    963 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    60.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    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

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Heber Road

    30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway

  13. 13

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

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 277

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

  15. 15

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

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260

  16. 16

    Continue on Hwy 260

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260

  17. 17

    Continue on Payson-Heber Highway

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Beeline Highway

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Beeline Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Country Club Drive

    6.8 mi · 12 min · North Country Club Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 23%
Purple Heart Trail
60.6 mi · 19%
Heber Road
30.9 mi · 10%
Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 8%
Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 5%
Payson-Heber Highway
12.7 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
04h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+114.6 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cibecue
02h 23m from Houck
Leave By
7:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Winslow

110 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houck and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 203.13 mi (326.9 km).

Houck

#1 Houck

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population1,024
Coordinates35.2830800, -109.2070400
Altitude1841
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: North Frontage Road (-109.207055, 35.28291)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 511 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.21 gal
42.44 L · about $55.50
Round trip
$111.00
22.42 gal · 84.88 L
Estimated CO2
99.6 kg one way
Round trip: 199.2 kg / 439 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Houck, AZ and Chandler, AZ. The current time in Houck is 21:31:55, although it is 20:31:55 in Chandler.

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.