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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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 Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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.
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Start on Los Angeles Avenue
598 ft · 15 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
2117 ft · 53 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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Turn right onto William Street
1.6 km · 2 min · William Street
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Take the ramp left
2256 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
120.3 mi · 2 hr · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa
1294 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · South John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on West Queen Creek Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Dobson Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Dobson Road
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Turn right onto West Chandler Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · West Chandler Boulevard
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Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
29 m · 4 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 Wellton 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.
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.
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.
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.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellton and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 140.6 mi (226.27 km).
#1 Wellton
Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona
| Population | 3,163 |
| Coordinates | 32.6728300, -114.1468800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| 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: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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