Origin
Chino Valley, AZ
Evening in Chino Valley on Friday
Local time
7:32 PM
MST
Current temp
41°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chino Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
109.8 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chino Valley, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chino Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 109.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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, AZ 89A, Prescott–Flagstaff Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.87 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.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Chino Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
Full guide →Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
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 1h 46m. Total distance: 109.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m 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 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 109.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway 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 Chino Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Chino Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott–Ash Fork Highway | — | — |
| AZ 89A | — | — |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | — | — |
| Fain Road | — | — |
| Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway | — | — |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | — | — |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | — | — |
| Black Canyon Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino Valley, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
10
Turn left onto AZ 89A|none
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
AZ 89A|none
11
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 89A
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
AZ 89A
12
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
13
Continue on Fain Road
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Fain Road
14
Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
15
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
17
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
18
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
19
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
25 mi
·
28 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson
22
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Papago Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
7th Avenue
24
Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
25
Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
446 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
26
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Street
27
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
28
Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Avenue
29
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
30
Turn right onto North 1st Street
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Street
31
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Washington Street
32
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.9 miles from Chino Valley, AZ, or about 53m 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 24 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chino Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chino Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 109.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Chino Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.9 mi from Chino Valley, AZ · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.9 miles from Chino Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
The final approach into Phoenix, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.87 one way
$43.75 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
| premium | $5.59 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.53 | $5.27 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.61 | $4.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Phoenix, AZ
Evening in Phoenix on Friday
Local time
7:32 PM
MST
Current temp
93°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
52 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 46m 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 Chino Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 109.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prescott–Ash Fork Highway, AZ 89A, Prescott–Flagstaff Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.9 miles from Chino Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.87 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.
The drive from Chino Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Chino Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chino Valley, AZ to Phoenix, 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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