Origin
Chandler, AZ
Afternoon in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
MST
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Paulden, AZ
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
139.5 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
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6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Paulden, AZ covers 139.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 $27.76 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
69.8 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 139.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Paulden, AZ is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chandler, AZ to Paulden, 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 Paulden, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
42 sec
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East Chandler Boulevard
2
Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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East Chandler Boulevard
3
Continue on West Chandler Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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West Chandler Boulevard
4
Turn right onto South Price Road
322 ft
·
6 sec
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South Price Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward AZ 101 Loop North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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AZ 101 Loop North
6
Merge slight left onto Price Freeway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
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Price Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Phoenix
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 60 West: Phoenix
9
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Superstition Freeway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
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I 10 North
11
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
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Maricopa Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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Maricopa Freeway
13
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41 mi
·
45 min
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Black Canyon Freeway
14
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
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Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
15
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
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13 min
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Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
22 mi
·
25 min
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AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
17
Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi
·
9 min
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Fain Road
18
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
20
Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
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Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
102 ft
·
1 sec
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Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
138 ft
·
2 sec
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Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
26
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
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Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
28
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
148 ft
·
2 sec
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Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
30
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
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Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
31
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.8 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 1h 20m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 20m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paulden, 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 139.5 miles and 2h 41m.
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 69.8 mi from Chandler, AZ · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Chandler, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paulden, AZ
The final approach into Paulden, 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 Paulden, 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
$27.76 one way
$55.53 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $29.32 | $58.63 |
| premium | $5.59 | $30.68 | $61.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.65 | $6.70 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Paulden, AZ
Afternoon in Paulden on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
MST
Current temp
35°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
56 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
2h 41m 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 Chandler, AZ to Paulden, AZ covers 139.5 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 69.8 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 $27.76 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.
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 Paulden, AZ is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chandler, AZ to Paulden, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Paulden, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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