How far is Maryvale, AZ from Chinle, AZ?

The driving distance from Maryvale, AZ to Chinle, AZ is about 352.1 miles (566.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.1 miles (380 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
352.08 mi
06h 38m
Flight
236.1 mi
379.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.1 mi
Kilometers
379.96 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.08 mi
Kilometers
566.61 km
Drive Time
06h 38m

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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 06h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chinle
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 PM MDT
Return by in Maryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryvale
2026-04-23T05:28
Arrive Chinle
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 PM MST
Route Timing
06h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:39 PM to 3:09 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:42 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryvale
8:00 PM MST
Overnight-style route

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
Leupp
AZ

Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona

From Maryvale
176.1 mi
03h 19m
To Chinle
176 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryvale and Chinle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale and Chinle.

  1. 1

    Start on North 55th Avenue

    2547 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Indian School Road

    3.8 mi · 8 min · West Indian School Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway

    124 m · 11 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    1324 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    36 mi · 39 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque

    2458 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    61.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa

    2179 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    39.1 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on AZ 87

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87

  15. 15

    Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Arizona State Highway 264

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

    89 m · 4 sec · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

    30.3 mi · 45 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 7

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 7

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1208 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Avenue

    45 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryvale and Chinle.

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.6 mi · 26%
Purple Heart Trail
61.4 mi · 17%
Arizona State Highway 264
56.8 mi · 16%
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
55.8 mi · 16%
Black Canyon Freeway
36 mi · 10%
Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
30.4 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 38m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116 mi
236.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leupp
03h 19m from Maryvale
Leave By
10:42 PM MST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maryvale and Sunny near Chinle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryvale to Chinle?

The road trip is about 352.1 miles (566.6 km) and usually takes 06h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leupp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.1 miles from Maryvale and 176 miles from Chinle.

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

The direct path is about 236.1 miles (380 km), while the road route adds roughly 116 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.49 one way or $122.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Maryvale and Chinle, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maryvale and Sunny near Chinle.

Stop Ideas Near Leupp

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

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

RAIL

Winslow

42 mi away
501 East Second Street
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

60 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

60 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

83 mi away
300 North Highway 89A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryvale and Chinle. Straight-line distance: 236.1 mi (379.96 km).

Maryvale

#1 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Chinle

#2 Chinle

Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population4,518
Coordinates36.1544500, -109.5526100
Altitude1683
CountryUnited States
Start: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)
End: Chinle (-109.55261, 36.15445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.42 gal
47.03 L · about $61.49
Round trip
$122.98
24.84 gal · 94.06 L
Estimated CO2
110.4 kg one way
Round trip: 220.8 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $61.49 $122.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $66.30 $132.60
Premium $5.57 $69.13 $138.26
Diesel $6.37 $79.07 $158.13

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 Maryvale, AZ and Chinle, AZ. The current time in Maryvale is 05:28:25, although it is 06:28:25 in Chinle.

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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.