How far is Huachuca City, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Huachuca City, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.63 mi
02h 42m
Flight
145.48 mi
234.13 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.48 mi
Kilometers
234.13 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.63 mi
Kilometers
263.34 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM MST
Return by in Huachuca City
Sat, Apr 18, 1:21 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huachuca City
2026-04-18T07:56
Arrive Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huachuca City
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Tortolita
AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

From Huachuca City
81.7 mi
01h 21m
To Chandler
81.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huachuca City and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    535 ft · 28 sec · Clark Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Huachuca Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Huachuca Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  5. 5

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huachuca City 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 33%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 25%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 15%
State Route 90
12 mi · 7%
Huachuca Boulevard
9.03 mi · 6%
South Arizona Avenue
7.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tortolita
01h 21m from Huachuca City
Leave By
1:06 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huachuca City and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huachuca City to Chandler?

The road trip is about 163.6 miles (263.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tortolita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Huachuca City and 81.9 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.57 one way or $57.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huachuca City and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Tortolita

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

21 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

84 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huachuca City and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 145.48 mi (234.13 km).

Huachuca City

#1 Huachuca City

Town of the United States

Population1,734
Coordinates31.6278700, -110.3339700
Altitude1341
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.333795, 31.627867)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.86 L · about $28.57
Round trip
$57.13
11.54 gal · 43.72 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $28.57 $57.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $30.80 $61.60
Premium $5.57 $32.12 $64.23
Diesel $6.37 $36.73 $73.46

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 Huachuca City and Chandler. The current time is 07:56:50.

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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.