How far is Teec Nos Pos, AZ from Chinle, AZ?

The driving distance from Teec Nos Pos, AZ to Chinle, AZ is about 95.1 miles (153 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (94.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.07 mi
02h 18m
Flight
58.97 mi
94.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.97 mi
Kilometers
94.91 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.07 mi
Kilometers
153 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chinle
Thu, Oct 15, 7:01 PM MDT
Return by in Teec Nos Pos
Thu, Oct 15, 9:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Teec Nos Pos
2026-10-15T16:43
Arrive Chinle
Thu, Oct 15, 7:01 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Teec Nos Pos
9:30 PM MDT
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
Many Farms
AZ

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona

From Teec Nos Pos
47.5 mi
01h 09m
To Chinle
47.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 20 mph NW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM MDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Teec Nos Pos and Chinle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Teec Nos Pos and Chinle.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    92 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    81 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Navajo Trail

    30.6 mi · 41 min · Navajo Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

    32.5 mi · 48 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

    15.4 mi · 23 min · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 191

    14.2 mi · 21 min · US Highway 191

  7. 7

    Continue on Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

    2138 ft · 40 sec · Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 7

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 7

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1208 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 4th Avenue

    45 m · 7 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Teec Nos Pos and Chinle.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
48.3 mi · 51%
Navajo Trail
30.6 mi · 32%
US Highway 191
14.2 mi · 15%
Navajo Route 7
1.62 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.23 mi
4th Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

Turn left onto Chambers-Mexican Water Highway

32.5 mi · 00h 48m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Many Farms
01h 09m from Teec Nos Pos
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Teec Nos Pos and Sunny near Chinle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Teec Nos Pos to Chinle?

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Many Farms is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Teec Nos Pos and 47.5 miles from Chinle.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (94.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.66 one way or $31.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Teec Nos Pos and Sunny near Chinle.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Teec Nos Pos and Chinle. Straight-line distance: 58.97 mi (94.91 km).

Teec Nos Pos

#1 Teec Nos Pos

Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population799
Coordinates36.9211100, -109.0856600
Altitude1589
CountryUnited States
Chinle

#2 Chinle

Census designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population4,518
Coordinates36.1544500, -109.5526100
Altitude1683
CountryUnited States
Start: Teec Nos Pos (-109.08566, 36.92111)
End: Chinle (-109.55261, 36.15445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.7 L · about $15.66
Round trip
$31.32
6.7 gal · 25.4 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $15.66 $31.32
Mid-grade $5.03 $16.86 $33.73
Premium $5.36 $17.97 $35.93
Diesel $6.27 $21.01 $42.02

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Teec Nos Pos and Chinle. The current time is 16:43:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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