Trip from Chandler, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ

Drive Time

5h 6m

Distance

259.8 mi

418 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 53m ★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m

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

Downtown Chandler, AZ, AZ

Chandler, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

The drive from Chandler, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ covers 259.8 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Chandler Boulevard, West Chandler Boulevard, South Price Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

129.9 miles from Chandler, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 259.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Chandler Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chandler, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Chandler Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
West Chandler Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
South Price Road Unavailable Refreshing
AZ 101 Unavailable Refreshing
Price Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
US 60 West Unavailable Refreshing
Superstition Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 North Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Chandler Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Mohave Valley, AZ.

1

Start on East Chandler Boulevard

0.1 mi · 42 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
2

Continue on East Chandler Boulevard

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Chandler Boulevard
3

Continue on West Chandler Boulevard

3.0 mi · 5 min · West Chandler Boulevard
4

Turn right onto South Price Road

322 ft · 6 sec · South Price Road
5

Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · AZ 101 Loop North
6

Merge slight left onto Price Freeway

4.8 mi · 5 min · Price Freeway
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
8

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Phoenix

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 60 West: Phoenix
9

Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Superstition Freeway
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

0.6 mi · 38 sec · I 10 North
11

Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
13

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
14

Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
15

Continue on Papago Freeway

20 mi · 22 min · Papago Freeway
16

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
17

Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

0.4 mi · 42 sec · US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
18

Turn right onto Riggles Road

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Riggles Road
19

Turn left onto East Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
20

Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard
21

Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

20 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
22

Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

11 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
23

Continue on California Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · California Avenue
24

Continue straight

0.4 mi · 51 sec
25

At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road

16 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road
26

Turn sharp right onto Route 95

48 mi · 55 min · Route 95
27

Take the exit left

0.3 mi · 19 sec
28

Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway

0.8 mi · 51 sec · Needles Freeway
29

Take the exit slight right toward J Street

0.3 mi · 17 sec · J Street
30

Turn right onto J Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · J Street
31

At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

466 ft · 14 sec · Front Street
32

Turn right onto North K Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North K Street
33

Continue on Harbor Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Avenue
34

Continue on Mohave Valley Highway

4.8 mi · 6 min · Mohave Valley Highway
35

Turn right onto Hulet Avenue

1.0 mi · 4 min · Hulet Avenue
36

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain View Road

157 ft · 9 sec · Mountain View Road
37

Turn right onto Winter Haven Drive

0.6 mi · 2 min · Winter Haven Drive
38

Arrive at your 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 129.9 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 2h 33m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.9 miles or 2h 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mohave Valley, 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 259.8 miles and 5h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.9 mi from Chandler, AZ · 2h 33m into the drive

Downtown Yuma, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yuma, AZ

130 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

Goodyear, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yuma, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.9 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mohave Valley, AZ

The final approach into Mohave Valley, 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 Mohave Valley, AZ.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.70 one way

$103.41 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $54.60 $109.20
premium $5.59 $57.15 $114.29
diesel $5.64 $57.72 $115.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.9 0 $27.28 $12.47
Efficient EV 65 0 $22.73 $10.39
EV Truck/SUV 103.9 1 $36.37 $16.63

Gas CO2

91 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Chandler, AZ

Morning in Chandler on Monday

Local time

9:44 AM

MST

Current temp

91°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mohave Valley, AZ

Morning in Mohave Valley on Monday

Local time

9:44 AM

MST

Current temp

54°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

37 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

5h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Mohave Valley, AZ covers 259.8 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Chandler Boulevard, West Chandler Boulevard, South Price Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.9 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 $51.70 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chandler, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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