How far is Rio Rico, AZ from Chandler, AZ?
The driving distance from Rio Rico, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rico and Chandler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rico and Chandler.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Yeso Court
89 m · 15 sec · Yeso Court
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Turn right onto Avenida Leon
1650 ft · 1 min · Avenida Leon
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenida Coatimundi
1544 ft · 44 sec · Avenida Coatimundi
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pendleton Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Drive
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Turn left onto Rio Rico Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rio Rico Drive
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Take the ramp right
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
52 mi · 58 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
3178 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
1404 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South Arizona Avenue
7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard
14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Rico and Chandler.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
52 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rio Rico and Sunny near Chandler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rico to Chandler?
The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Rio Rico and 76.2 miles from Chandler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:18 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.69 one way or $53.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Rico and Sunny near Chandler.
Stop Ideas Near Marana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marana.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Rico and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 136.43 mi (219.57 km).
#1 Rio Rico
Rio Rico is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.4714800, -110.9764800 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chandler
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 265,398 |
| Coordinates | 33.3061600, -111.8412500 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $26.69 | $53.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $28.77 | $57.54 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $34.31 | $68.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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