How far is Parker, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Parker, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (245 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.86 mi
03h 00m
Flight
152.26 mi
245.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.26 mi
Kilometers
245.04 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.86 mi
Kilometers
287.84 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 2:22 PM MST
Return by in Parker
Wed, Apr 22, 5:23 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-04-22T11:21
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 2:22 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
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 Parker
92.1 mi
01h 30m
To Chandler
86.8 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
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 Parker and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on California Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · California Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  3. 3

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

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

  4. 4

    Continue on North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 4 min · North Central Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    965 ft · 23 sec · Riggles Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    2715 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  14. 14

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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

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

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 59%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 17%
Papago Freeway
24.2 mi · 14%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 4%
Maricopa Freeway
4.82 mi · 3%
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 2%
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
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
01h 30m from Parker
Leave By
10:58 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Parker and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Parker to Chandler?

The road trip is about 178.8 miles (287.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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 92.1 miles from Parker and 86.8 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (245 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parker and Sunny near Chandler.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 152.26 mi (245.04 km).

Parker

#1 Parker

Town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Population3,281
Coordinates34.1500200, -114.2891200
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: South California Avenue (-114.288929, 34.150098)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.31 gal
23.89 L · about $31.24
Round trip
$62.48
12.62 gal · 47.78 L
Estimated CO2
56.1 kg one way
Round trip: 112.2 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.24 $62.48
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.68 $67.37
Premium $5.57 $35.12 $70.24
Diesel $6.37 $40.17 $80.34

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Parker and Chandler. The current time is 11:21:59.

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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.