How far is Mohave Valley, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Mohave Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
269.29 mi
04h 39m
Flight
193.21 mi
310.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.21 mi
Kilometers
310.94 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.29 mi
Kilometers
433.38 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM MST
Return by in Mohave Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mohave Valley
2026-04-18T03:26
Arrive Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mohave Valley
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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Mohave Valley
129.1 mi
02h 19m
To Chandler
140.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
8 to 18 mph N
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 Mohave Valley and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mohave Valley and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Haven Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · Winter Haven Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Calle del Media

    84 m · 14 sec · Calle del Media

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Valley Parkway

    1874 ft · 1 min · Valley Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Cimarron Boulevard

    941 ft · 47 sec · Cimarron Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohave Valley Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohave Valley Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Harbor Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North K Street

    1 km · 2 min · North K Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 15 sec · Front Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto J Street

    1346 ft · 37 sec · J Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1265 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway

    1.3 km · 53 sec · Needles Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe

    1786 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Route 95

    47.4 mi · 55 min · Route 95

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Aqueduct Road

    16.5 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2128 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · California Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    104.7 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  25. 25

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  26. 26

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mohave Valley 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 39%
Route 95
47.4 mi · 18%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 11%
Papago Freeway
24.2 mi · 9%
Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 6%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.1 mi
193.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
02h 19m from Mohave Valley
Leave By
7:40 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mohave Valley and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mohave Valley to Chandler?

The road trip is about 269.3 miles (433.4 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Mohave Valley and 140.2 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 7:40 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.03 one way or $94.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mohave Valley and Sunny near Chandler.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mohave Valley and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 193.21 mi (310.94 km).

Mohave Valley

#1 Mohave Valley

Census designated place

Population2,616
Coordinates34.9330600, -114.5888500
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Winter Haven Drive (-114.589074, 34.932616)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.97 L · about $47.03
Round trip
$94.07
19 gal · 71.94 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $47.03 $94.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $50.71 $101.42
Premium $5.57 $52.88 $105.75
Diesel $6.37 $60.48 $120.95

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 Mohave Valley and Chandler. The current time is 03:26:59.

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.