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Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

104 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Alhambra, AZ, AZ

Alhambra, AZ

David Vives

town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Chino Valley, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 104 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Black Canyon Freeway, AZ 69, Arizona Veterans Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.1 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52 miles from Alhambra, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 104 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 104 miles and takes about 1h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Black Canyon Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near West Camelback Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West Camelback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Camelback Road

Turn right onto West Camelback Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

Navigation decision point

Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
59.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | AZ 69

Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69 toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
6
94.8 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 317 Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Alhambra, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Prescott along the way.

Prescott

59.7 mi in | ~1h 6m | via AZ 69

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Black Canyon Freeway 35.1 mi 38m
AZ 69 21.6 mi 25m
Arizona Veterans Highway 13.4 mi 13m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 8.9 mi 9m
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway 8.8 mi 10m
Fain Road 7.6 mi 9m
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway 5.9 mi 6m
West Camelback Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Black Canyon Freeway — 35.1 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ.

1

Start on North 35th Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 35th Avenue
2

Turn right onto West Camelback Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Camelback Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn slight left

372 ft · 13 sec
Use the left lane.
4

Turn slight left onto North Black Canyon Highway

319 ft · 6 sec · North Black Canyon Highway
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
6

Merge onto I 17

35 mi · 38 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69

22 mi · 25 min · AZ 69
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
10

Turn right onto Fain Road

7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
11

Continue on AZ 89A

5.9 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 317 Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
13

Turn right onto AZ 89

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
14

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

103 ft · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
15

Continue on AZ 89

0.9 mi · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
16

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

136 ft · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
17

Continue on AZ 89

3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
18

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

150 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
19

Continue on AZ 89

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
20

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

151 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21

Continue on AZ 89

2.8 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22

Arrive at destination

AZ 89

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52 miles from Alhambra, AZ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 23 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chino Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Alhambra, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alhambra, AZ

This is one driving day of about 104 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Alhambra, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Black Canyon Freeway for about 35.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52 mi from Alhambra, AZ · 58m into the drive

Downtown Cordes Lakes, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cordes Lakes, AZ

52 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Sun City, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cordes Lakes, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52 miles from Alhambra, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chino Valley, AZ

The final approach into Chino Valley, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour $10 near mile 86.1
View on nps.gov
Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $10 near mile 78.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.72 one way

$41.44 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $21.93 $43.85
premium $5.59 $22.89 $45.78
diesel $5.61 $22.96 $45.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.56 $6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Alhambra, AZ

Night in Alhambra on Thursday

Local time

11:19 PM

MST

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chino Valley, AZ

Night in Chino Valley on Thursday

Local time

11:19 PM

MST

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 58m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 104 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, AZ 69, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52 miles from Alhambra, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West Camelback Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Alhambra, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Prescott along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tuzigoot National Monument and Montezuma Castle National Monument.

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