The drive from Chandler, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ covers 228 miles and takes about 4h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Hualapai Veterans Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.42 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
114 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 228 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Peach Springs, AZ covers 228 miles and takes about 4h 21m, 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 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near South Price Road.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 228 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|South Price Road
Turn right onto South Price Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
8.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55A; 55B
Toward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, Globe
8
8.6 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 60 West: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward US 60 West: Phoenix
8
18.4 mi into trip|~25m in|US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
6
86.2 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chandler, AZ and Peach Springs, AZ, road signs point toward Prescott and Chino Valley.
Prescott
86.2 mi in|~1h 38m|via AZ 69
Chino Valley
121.3 mi in|~2h 19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
43.4 mi
50m
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi
45m
Hualapai Veterans Highway
36.5 mi
43m
Purple Heart Trail
24.5 mi
24m
AZ 69
21.6 mi
25m
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi
13m
Maricopa Freeway
9.1 mi
10m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
— 43.4 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Peach Springs, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
0.1 mi·41 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
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Price Road
321 ft·6 sec·South Price Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward AZ 101 Loop North
6
Merge onto AZ 101 Loop
4.8 mi·5 min·Price Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 55A; 55BToward US 60 West, US 60 East: Phoenix, GlobeUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 55AToward US 60 West: PhoenixUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 60
3.7 mi·4 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 60
Toward I 10 North
11
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi·5 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
4.2 mi·4 min·Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: FlagstaffUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 17; US 60
41 mi·45 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi·9 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 17
13 mi·13 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69
22 mi·25 min·AZ 69
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
17
Turn right onto Fain Road
7.6 mi·9 min·Fain Road
18
Continue on AZ 89A
5.9 mi·6 min·Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 317Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
20
Turn right onto AZ 89
0.5 mi·36 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
103 ft·1 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22
Continue on AZ 89
0.9 mi·1 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
23
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
136 ft·1 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24
Continue on AZ 89
3.7 mi·4 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
25
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
150 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
26
Continue on AZ 89
0.8 mi·53 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
27
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
151 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
28
Continue on AZ 89
5.0 mi·5 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
29
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
146 ft·1 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
30
Continue on AZ 89
32 mi·37 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
31
Continue on I 40 BUS; US 66 Hist; AZ 89
0.1 mi·13 sec·Lewis Avenue
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Toward I 40 West
33
Merge onto I 40
25 mi·24 min·Purple Heart Trail
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 Business: Seligman, Peach Springs
35
Turn right onto I 40 BUS
1.0 mi·1 min·I 40 BUS
36
At end of road, turn right onto US 66 Hist
37 mi·43 min·Hualapai Veterans Highway
Use the right lane.
37
Turn right onto Diamond Creek Road
10 ft·0 sec·Diamond Creek Road
38
Arrive at destination
Diamond Creek Road
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 114 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Peach Springs, 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 228 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 Prescott–Ash Fork Highway for about 43.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114 mi from Chandler, AZ
· 2h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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
$45.42 one way
$90.84 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$48.07
$96.14
premium
$5.59
$50.19
$100.37
diesel
$5.61
$50.34
$100.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.4
0
$23.94
$10.94
Efficient EV
57
0
$19.95
$9.12
EV Truck/SUV
91.2
1
$31.92
$14.59
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Chandler, AZ
Evening
in Chandler on Friday
Local time
6:14 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Partly Sunny
SW 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Peach Springs, AZ
Evening
in Peach Springs on Friday
Local time
6:14 PM
MST
Current temp
44°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
45 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
4h 21m 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 Peach Springs, AZ covers 228 miles and takes about 4h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prescott–Ash Fork Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Hualapai Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114 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 $45.42 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 demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 228 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (South Price Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chandler, AZ and Peach Springs, AZ, road signs point toward Prescott and Chino Valley.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
