How far is Prescott, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Prescott, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.08 mi
02h 08m
Flight
92.53 mi
148.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.53 mi
Kilometers
148.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.08 mi
Kilometers
201.3 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM MST
Return by in Prescott
Wed, Apr 22, 11:22 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prescott
2026-04-22T19:06
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prescott
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
New River
AZ

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

From Prescott
60.9 mi
01h 04m
To Chandler
64.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
9 to 23 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 Prescott and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Goodwin Street

    24 m · 7 sec · East Goodwin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Cortez Street

    700 ft · 35 sec · South Cortez Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Gurley Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Gurley Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

    32.7 mi · 45 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    16.7 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway

  12. 12

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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

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

    1902 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Country Club Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prescott 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
38.4 mi · 31%
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
33.8 mi · 27%
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 13%
Maricopa Freeway
8.79 mi · 7%
US 60 East
7.64 mi · 6%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 45m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
01h 04m from Prescott
Leave By
2:14 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Prescott and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Prescott and 64.2 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prescott and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 92.53 mi (148.91 km).

Prescott

#1 Prescott

A city in Yavapai County, Arizona.

Population44,837
Coordinates34.5400200, -112.4685000
Altitude1638
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: East Goodwin Street (-112.468502, 34.539944)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.71 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
8.82 gal · 33.42 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $5.34 $23.54 $47.08
Premium $5.57 $24.55 $49.09
Diesel $6.37 $28.07 $56.15

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 Prescott and Chandler. The current time is 19:06:23.

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.