How far is Sierra Vista, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Sierra Vista, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.25 mi
02h 44m
Flight
150.62 mi
242.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.62 mi
Kilometers
242.4 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.25 mi
Kilometers
288.48 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM MST
Return by in Sierra Vista
Sat, Apr 18, 1:26 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sierra Vista
2026-04-18T07:56
Arrive Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sierra Vista
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
Tortolita
AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

From Sierra Vista
84.4 mi
01h 22m
To Chandler
94.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sierra Vista and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sierra Vista and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Fry Boulevard

    898 ft · 25 sec · West Fry Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Buffalo Soldier Trail

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Buffalo Soldier Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  5. 5

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  7. 7

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 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 Sierra Vista 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 30%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 23%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 13%
State Route 90
15 mi · 8%
Huachuca Boulevard
9.03 mi · 5%
South Arizona Avenue
7.04 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tortolita
01h 22m from Sierra Vista
Leave By
1:00 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sierra Vista and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sierra Vista to Chandler?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Tortolita is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Sierra Vista and 94.8 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sierra Vista and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Tortolita

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

21 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

84 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sierra Vista and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 150.62 mi (242.4 km).

Sierra Vista

#1 Sierra Vista

A city in Cochise County, Arizona.

Population43,948
Coordinates31.5545400, -110.3036900
Altitude1412
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 Fry Boulevard (-110.303678, 31.554387)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.94 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
12.64 gal · 47.88 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.74 $67.47
Premium $5.57 $35.18 $70.35
Diesel $6.37 $40.23 $80.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Sierra Vista and Chandler. The current time is 07:56:51.

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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.