How far is Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
187.55 mi
03h 21m
Flight
122.56 mi
197.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.56 mi
Kilometers
197.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.55 mi
Kilometers
301.83 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM MST
Return by in Pinetop-Lakeside
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinetop-Lakeside
2026-04-22T18:31
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM MST
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinetop-Lakeside
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
Globe
AZ

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Pinetop-Lakeside
86.3 mi
01h 40m
To Chandler
101.3 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 to 21 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 Pinetop-Lakeside and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinetop-Lakeside and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on West Summer Haven Lane

    146 m · 26 sec · West Summer Haven Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on West Summer Haven Lane

    906 ft · 45 sec · West Summer Haven Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West White Mountain Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 11 min · West White Mountain Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South White Mountain Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South White Mountain Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Woolford

    894 ft · 25 sec · East Woolford

  6. 6

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Whipple Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Whipple Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Deuce of Clubs

    2934 ft · 1 min · West Deuce of Clubs

  9. 9

    Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Ash Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  15. 15

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  16. 16

    Continue on West Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Superstition Freeway

  19. 19

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

    2427 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Country Club Drive

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 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 Pinetop-Lakeside 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 45%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 23%
Superstition Freeway
19.6 mi · 10%
West White Mountain Boulevard
5.74 mi · 3%
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 2%
US 60
3.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Globe-Show Low Highway

Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway

83.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
122.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
01h 40m from Pinetop-Lakeside
Leave By
10:16 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinetop-Lakeside and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinetop-Lakeside to Chandler?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Pinetop-Lakeside and 101.3 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 10:16 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.78 one way or $65.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinetop-Lakeside and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Globe

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinetop-Lakeside and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 122.56 mi (197.24 km).

Pinetop-Lakeside

#1 Pinetop-Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population4,516
Coordinates34.1425400, -109.9603800
Altitude2071
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: West Summer Haven Lane (-109.960383, 34.142814)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $32.78
Round trip
$65.55
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $32.78 $65.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $35.34 $70.68
Premium $5.57 $36.85 $73.69
Diesel $6.37 $42.14 $84.29

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

There is no time difference between Pinetop-Lakeside and Chandler. The current time is 18:31:02.

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.