How far is Willcox, AZ from Chandler, AZ?

The driving distance from Willcox, AZ to Chandler, AZ is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
178.66 mi
02h 55m
Flight
137.55 mi
221.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.55 mi
Kilometers
221.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.66 mi
Kilometers
287.52 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM MST
Return by in Willcox
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willcox
2026-04-22T18:11
Arrive Chandler
Wed, Apr 22, 9:07 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:38 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willcox
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
Flowing Wells
AZ

Census designated place

From Willcox
89.2 mi
01h 27m
To Chandler
89.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Haskell Avenue

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Haskell Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Benson-Steins Pass Highway

    33.6 mi · 34 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  9. 9

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

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    7 mi · 13 min · South Arizona Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Chandler Boulevard

    14 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willcox 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 30%
Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 24%
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
33.6 mi · 19%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 13%
South Arizona Avenue
7.04 mi · 4%
South Freeway
6.03 mi · 3%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
137.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flowing Wells
01h 27m from Willcox
Leave By
12:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Willcox and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Flowing Wells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Willcox and 89.4 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 12:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willcox and Sunny near Chandler.

Stop Ideas Near Flowing Wells

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

9 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

77 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willcox and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 137.55 mi (221.36 km).

Willcox

#1 Willcox

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates32.2528500, -109.8320100
Altitude1270
CountryUnited States
Chandler

#2 Chandler

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population265,398
Coordinates33.3061600, -111.8412500
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: North Haskell Avenue (-109.832208, 32.252945)
End: East Chandler Boulevard (-111.841223, 33.306155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.86 L · about $31.19
Round trip
$62.38
12.6 gal · 47.72 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $31.19 $62.38
Mid-grade $5.34 $33.63 $67.26
Premium $5.57 $35.07 $70.13
Diesel $6.37 $40.11 $80.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Willcox and Chandler. The current time is 18:11:31.

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.