How far is Wellton, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Wellton, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
152.47 mi
02h 35m
Flight
140.6 mi
226.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.6 mi
Kilometers
226.27 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.47 mi
Kilometers
245.37 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM MST
Return by in Wellton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:18 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellton
2026-04-19T03:07
Arrive Chandler
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wellton
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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Wellton
82.8 mi
01h 17m
To Chandler
69.7 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Los Angeles Avenue

    598 ft · 15 sec · Los Angeles Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Los Angeles Avenue

    2117 ft · 53 sec · Los Angeles Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto William Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · William Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    2256 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    120.3 mi · 2 hr · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa

    1294 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway

    14.8 mi · 19 min · South John Wayne Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Maricopa Road

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Queen Creek Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · West Queen Creek Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Dobson Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Dobson Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Chandler Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Chandler Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

    29 m · 4 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellton 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
120 mi · 79%
South John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 10%
Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 8%
West Queen Creek Road
5.75 mi · 4%
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.74 mi · 4%
South Dobson Road
3.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

120 mi · 02h 00m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
140.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 17m from Wellton
Leave By
1:18 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wellton and Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Wellton and 69.7 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 140.6 miles (226.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 $26.64 one way or $53.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wellton and Partly Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gila Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

Gila Bend Town Hall

Gila Bend , AZ
644 W Pima Street, BOX A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall,Museum,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellton and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 140.6 mi (226.27 km).

Wellton

#1 Wellton

Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona

Population3,163
Coordinates32.6728300, -114.1468800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Los Angeles Avenue (-114.146861, 32.67279)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
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.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.37 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.27
10.76 gal · 40.74 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $26.64 $53.27
Mid-grade $5.34 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $5.57 $29.95 $59.89
Diesel $6.37 $34.25 $68.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellton and Chandler. The current time is 03:07:19.

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.