How far is Star Valley, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Star Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.21 mi
01h 37m
Flight
73.61 mi
118.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.61 mi
Kilometers
118.46 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.21 mi
Kilometers
150.01 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 AM MST
Return by in Star Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 6:35 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Star Valley
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Chandler
Sat, Apr 18, 4:57 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:14 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Star Valley
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
Fountain Hills
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Star Valley
43.9 mi
00h 48m
To Chandler
49.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
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 Star Valley and Chandler.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Star Valley and Chandler.

  1. 1

    Start on Payson-Show Low Highway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Payson-Show Low Highway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Beeline Highway

    73.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min · South Beeline Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Country Club Drive

    6.8 mi · 12 min · North Country Club Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Arizona Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North Arizona Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

    45 m · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Star Valley 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Beeline Highway
73.1 mi · 78%
North Country Club Drive
6.8 mi · 7%
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi · 4%
Payson-Show Low Highway
3.85 mi · 4%
East Chandler Boulevard
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

South Beeline Highway

Turn left onto South Beeline Highway

73.1 mi · 01h 27m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Hills
00h 48m from Star Valley
Leave By
3:14 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Star Valley and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Star Valley to Chandler?

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Star Valley and 49.3 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:14 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Star Valley and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

33 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

35 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

37 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

69 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Star Valley and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 73.61 mi (118.46 km).

Star Valley

#1 Star Valley

Town of the United States

Population2,327
Coordinates34.2550400, -111.2584700
Altitude1420
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: AZ 260 (-111.258441, 34.254964)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.56 $35.12
Premium $5.57 $18.31 $36.62
Diesel $6.37 $20.94 $41.89

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 Star Valley and Chandler. The current time is 03:19:53.

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.