Origin
Chandler, AZ
Evening in Chandler on Friday
Local time
7:01 PM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chandler, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
130.5 mi
210 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
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Chino Valley, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m 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 $26.00 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
65.3 miles from Chandler, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Chandler, AZ
Full guide →Chandler is a city in Arizona, and a medium-sized suburb of Phoenix with over 240,000 residents. It is a delightful place to visit.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 130.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 130.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Chandler, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Chino Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Chandler Boulevard | — | — |
| West Chandler Boulevard | — | — |
| South Price Road | — | — |
| AZ 101 | — | — |
| Price Freeway | — | — |
| US 60 West | — | — |
| Superstition Freeway | — | — |
| I 10 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Chandler Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chandler, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ.
1
Start on East Chandler Boulevard
0.1 mi
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42 sec
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East Chandler Boulevard
2
Continue on East Chandler Boulevard
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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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
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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
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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
·
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
·
Maricopa Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
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
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
15
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
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
·
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
·
AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
20
Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
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
·
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
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
28
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
29
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 65.3 miles from Chandler, AZ, or about 1h 15m 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 29 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.3 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
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 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 130.5 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 65.3 mi from Chandler, AZ · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.3 miles from Chandler, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Chino 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
$26.00 one way
$51.99 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $27.51 | $55.03 |
| premium | $5.59 | $28.73 | $57.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.81 | $57.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.70 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Chino Valley, AZ
Evening in Chino Valley on Friday
Local time
7:01 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
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
2h 30m 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 Chino Valley, AZ covers 130.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m 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 65.3 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 $26.00 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 Chino Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Chino Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chandler, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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