Trip from Mohave Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ

Drive Time

5h 1m

Distance

258.2 mi

415 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 48m ★

6 AM

5h 1m

8 AM

5h 28m

10 AM

5h 11m

12 PM

5h 8m

3 PM

5h 12m

5 PM

5h 27m

8 PM

4h 53m

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

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Chandler, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

Spanning 258.2 miles across the Arizona desert, this trip from Mohave Valley to Chandler takes approximately five hours and one minute to complete. Since you are staying within the Desert Southwest, the landscape remains consistent as you transition between these two points. It is a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to budget around $50 for fuel to cover the distance. While the route is manageable in a single push, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and keep your energy levels steady.

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

129.1 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate a combination of state highways and local roads. You will spend about 34% of your time on highways, with the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway serving as your primary artery. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 104.7-mile segment along that same highway, which dictates much of the pace for the trip. You will transition through various road types, including stretches of Route 95 and the Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Because it is a blend of different road classifications, stay alert for shifting speed limits and changing traffic patterns as you move from more rural zones into the busier corridors near your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.7 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 0.6 miles in near AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 258.2 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 0.6 miles (AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (J Street): Navigation decision point; at 238.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 95 / Mohave Valley Highway

Navigation decision point

7.1 mi into trip | ~13m in | J Street

Turn right onto J Street

Navigation decision point

238.6 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

244.7 mi into trip | ~4h 42m in | US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

252.3 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Take the exit toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler

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 179 Toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Mohave Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.

Globe

244.7 mi in | ~4h 42m | via US 60

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	104.7 mi	1h 45m
Route 95	47.4 mi	55m
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway	30.9 mi	35m
Papago Freeway	24.2 mi	27m
Aqueduct Road	16.5 mi	24m
US 60	7.6 mi	8m
Maricopa Freeway	4.8 mi	5m
Mohave Valley Highway	4.5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 104.7 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Winter Haven Drive

10 ft · 1 sec · Winter Haven Drive

Turn right onto Calle del Media

276 ft · 14 sec · Calle del Media

Turn right onto Valley Parkway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Valley Parkway

Turn slight left onto Cimarron Boulevard

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Cimarron Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 95

4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohave Valley Highway

Continue on AZ 95

1.2 mi · 2 min · Harbor Avenue

Continue on North K Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North K Street

At end of road, turn left onto Front Street

465 ft · 14 sec · Front Street

Turn right onto J Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · J Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Merge onto I 40; US 95

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Needles Freeway

Take the exit onto US 95

0.3 mi · 22 sec · US 95

Toward US 95 South: East Broadway, Blythe

Turn right onto US 95; US 66 Hist

47 mi · 55 min · Route 95

Turn left onto CA 62

16 mi · 24 min · Aqueduct Road

Turn right onto CA 62

0.4 mi · 46 sec · CA 62

Continue on AZ 95 Truck

1.7 mi · 3 min · California Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on AZ 95

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

Continue on AZ 95

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

Use the none lane.

Continue on AZ 95

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

Turn left onto I 10 BUS

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Turn right onto I 10 Bus

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Riggles Road

Take the ramp onto I 10 Business

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 10 Business

Merge onto I 10

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

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

20 mi · 22 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

3.2 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.8 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 60

7.6 mi · 8 min · US 60

Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 179 Toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto AZ 87

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Country Club Drive

Use the none / right lanes.

Continue on AZ 87

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Arizona Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

149 ft · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

East Chandler Boulevard

Trip Plan

To make the most of your five-hour journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the peak heat and traffic common in the desert. Since you have a planned stop, use that time to refuel and grab a snack, as services can be spaced out along these stretches. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 104.7-mile stretch on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, where opportunities for gas stations might be less frequent than in urban areas. Because the route is relatively compact, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference. Remember that being well-prepared for the desert climate is essential for a smooth, stress-free arrival in Chandler.

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 129.1 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ, or about 2h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.7 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.1 miles or 2h 41m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chandler, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Mohave Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Mohave Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 258.2 miles and 5h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mohave Valley, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 104.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.1 mi from Mohave Valley, AZ · 2h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckeye, AZ

129 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

Calipatria, CA

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 129.1 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.7 miles.

Arriving in Chandler, AZ

The final approach into Chandler, 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 Chandler, AZ.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.39 one way

$102.77 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$54.26	$108.53
premium	$5.59	$56.79	$113.59
diesel	$5.64	$57.36	$114.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.3 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	77.5	0	$27.11	$12.39
Efficient EV	64.6	0	$22.59	$10.33
EV Truck/SUV	103.3	1	$36.15	$16.52

Gas CO2

90 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

Mohave Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Mohave Valley on Sunday

Local time

2:56 PM

MST

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chandler, AZ

Afternoon in Chandler on Sunday

Local time

2:56 PM

MST

Current temp

91°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 1m 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 Mohave Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 258.2 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Route 95, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.1 miles from Mohave Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.39 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.

On the drive from Mohave Valley, AZ to Chandler, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.

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