The drive from Chandler, AZ to Linden, AZ covers 164.2 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AZ 260, Beeline Highway, South Country Club Drive for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.2 miles on AZ 260.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.71 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.1 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 164.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Linden, AZ covers 164.2 miles and takes about 3h 31m, 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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AZ 260 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Chandler Boulevard.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Linden, AZ is easy. At 3h 31m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Chandler Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 84 miles (AZ 260): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Chandler Boulevard
Continue onto East Chandler Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Turn right onto AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
84 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|AZ 260
Turn right onto AZ 260
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
164.2 mi into trip|~3h 30m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
AZ 260
80.2 mi
1h 45m
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi
1h 20m
South Country Club Drive
6.8 mi
12m
North Beeline Highway
4.5 mi
5m
North Arizona Avenue
4 mi
6m
East Chandler Boulevard
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
AZ 260
— 80.2 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Linden, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
0.1 mi·41 sec·East Chandler Boulevard
2
Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Chandler Boulevard
3
Turn right onto AZ 87
4.0 mi·6 min·North Arizona Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on AZ 87
6.8 mi·12 min·South Country Club Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on AZ 87
4.5 mi·5 min·North Beeline Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on AZ 87
68 mi·1 hr 20 min·Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto AZ 260
80 mi·1 hr 45 min·AZ 260
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right
115 ft·8 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.1 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.2 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 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Linden, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chandler, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chandler, AZ
This is one driving day of about 164.2 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Chandler, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on AZ 260 for about 80.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.1 mi from Chandler, AZ
· 1h 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before AZ 260 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.2 miles.
Arriving in Linden, AZ
The final approach into Linden, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Linden, AZ.
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.
Tonto National Monument
National Monument
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
$10
near mile 39.6
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.71 one way
$65.42 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$34.62
$69.24
premium
$5.59
$36.14
$72.29
diesel
$5.61
$36.25
$72.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.3
0
$17.24
$7.88
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.37
$6.57
EV Truck/SUV
65.7
0
$22.99
$10.51
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Chandler, AZ
Late night
in Chandler on Friday
Local time
1:24 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny
SW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Destination
Linden, AZ
Late night
in Linden on Friday
Local time
1:24 AM
MST
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Payson, AZ
82 mi in
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
49 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
3h 31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Linden, AZ covers 164.2 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AZ 260, Beeline Highway, South Country Club Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.1 miles from Chandler, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Linden, AZ is easy. At 3h 31m with 49% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Chandler Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (AZ 87 / North Arizona Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 84 miles (AZ 260): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Linden, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tonto National Monument and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
