How far is Pinon, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Pinon, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.36 mi
05h 34m
Flight
213.78 mi
344.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.78 mi
Kilometers
344.04 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.36 mi
Kilometers
502.69 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM MST
Return by in Pinon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinon
2026-04-22T23:54
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
5:50 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinon
9:00 PM MDT
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
Kachina Village
AZ

Census designated place

From Pinon
161.6 mi
02h 47m
To Chandler
150.8 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 26 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 Pinon and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Navajo Route 8030

    1013 ft · 32 sec · Navajo Route 8030

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 4

    2577 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 4

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1490 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Navajo Route 8031

    15 mi · 37 min · Navajo Route 8031

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 8029

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 8029

  6. 6

    Continue on Hopi Route 4

    8.7 mi · 12 min · Hopi Route 4

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arizona State Highway 264

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Arizona State Highway 264

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on AZ 87

    4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87

  11. 11

    Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway

    38.8 mi · 45 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2575 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  21. 21

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  22. 22

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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

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

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pinon and Chandler.

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 30%
Purple Heart Trail
61.2 mi · 20%
Winslow–Kayenta Highway
56 mi · 18%
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 12%
Hopi Route 4
15.1 mi · 5%
Navajo Route 8031
15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

93 mi · 01h 34m

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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.6 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kachina Village
02h 47m from Pinon
Leave By
5:50 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pinon and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 312.4 miles (502.7 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Kachina Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Pinon and 150.8 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:50 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.56 one way or $109.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pinon and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Kachina Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kachina Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
United States Postal Service
Practical stop 4 mi away

United States Postal Service

Flagstaff , AZ
104 S WC Riles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 2.7/5 43 reviews Post office,Logistics service,Money order service,Shipping and mailing service
Flagstaff City Hall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

Flagstaff City Hall

Flagstaff , AZ
211 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.9 mi away

Flagstaff Public Works Department

Flagstaff , AZ
3200 W Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Rating 1.0/5 1 reviews Public works department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kachina Village.

BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

11 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

12 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

26 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Williams, Arizona

48 mi away
233 North Grand Canyon Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinon and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 213.78 mi (344.04 km).

Pinon

#1 Pinon

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population1,765
Coordinates36.1008300, -110.2259600
Altitude1936
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Navajo Route 8030 (-110.22576, 36.100811)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 503 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.02 gal
41.72 L · about $54.56
Round trip
$109.12
22.04 gal · 83.44 L
Estimated CO2
97.9 kg one way
Round trip: 195.9 kg / 432 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $54.56 $109.12
Mid-grade $5.34 $58.82 $117.65
Premium $5.57 $61.34 $122.67
Diesel $6.37 $70.15 $140.31

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 Pinon, AZ and Chandler, AZ. The current time in Pinon is 23:54:25, although it is 22:54:25 in Chandler.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.