Trip from Morenci, AZ to Chandler, AZ

Drive Time

5h 9m

Distance

209.1 mi

336 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 56m ★

6 AM

5h 9m

8 AM

5h 36m

10 AM

5h 19m

12 PM

5h 16m

3 PM

5h 20m

5 PM

5h 35m

8 PM

5h 1m

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

The drive from Morenci, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 209.1 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Center Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.5 miles on East Center Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.61 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

104.5 miles from Morenci, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 9m drive with frequent turns across 209.1 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 Center Street is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

1.3 mi into trip | ~8m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

3 mi into trip | ~19m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4 mi into trip | ~26m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

4.3 mi into trip | ~28m in | US 191 Temp / Coronado Trail

Turn sharp left onto US 191 Temp / Coronado Trail

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

203 mi into trip | ~4h 58m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East Center Street	66.5 mi	1h 21m
Phoenix–Globe Highway	42.9 mi	55m
Superstition Freeway	19.6 mi	22m
Globe-Lordsburg Highway	14.7 mi	20m
Safford-Springerville Highway	13.3 mi	15m
US 191 Temp	12.8 mi	20m
Coronado Boulevard	10.3 mi	12m
North Arizona Avenue	4 mi	6m

Longest stretch: East Center Street — 66.5 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on the route

1.3 mi · 8 min · the route

Turn sharp right

1.2 mi · 8 min

Turn right

0.5 mi · 3 min

Turn sharp right

1.0 mi · 6 min

At the end of the road, turn right

0.3 mi · 2 min

Turn sharp left onto Coronado Trail

3.9 mi · 11 min · Coronado Trail

Continue straight

13 mi · 20 min

Turn straight onto Coronado Boulevard

10 mi · 12 min · Coronado Boulevard

Continue on Safford-Springerville Highway

13 mi · 15 min · Safford-Springerville Highway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway

10 mi · 13 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

404 ft · 12 sec · South 1st Avenue

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue

436 ft · 17 sec · South 8th Avenue

Turn left onto West Thatcher Boulevard

2.3 mi · 4 min · West Thatcher Boulevard

Continue on West Main Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

4.7 mi · 6 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Continue on East Center Street

66 mi · 1 hr 21 min · East Center Street

Continue on East Ash Street

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South Hill Street

Turn left onto East Oak Street

367 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 54 sec · North Broad Street

Continue on North Broad Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60

Continue on West Live Oak Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street

Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

Continue on Superstition Freeway

20 mi · 22 min · Superstition Freeway

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler

Turn left onto South Country Club Drive

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Country Club Drive

Continue on North Arizona Avenue

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Arizona Avenue

Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard

148 ft · 12 sec · East Chandler Boulevard

Arrive at your destination

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 104.5 miles from Morenci, AZ, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 2h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 104.5 miles or 2h 49m 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 20m

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 Morenci, 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 Morenci, AZ

This is one driving day of about 209.1 miles and 5h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morenci, 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 East Center Street for about 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 104.5 mi from Morenci, AZ · 2h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tucson, AZ

105 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

Tucson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tucson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.5 miles from Morenci, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East Center Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

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...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 173

View on nps.gov

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour $10 near mile 144.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.61 one way

$83.23 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$43.94	$87.89
premium	$5.59	$45.99	$91.99
diesel	$5.64	$46.45	$92.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.7	0	$21.96	$10.04
Efficient EV	52.3	0	$18.30	$8.36
EV Truck/SUV	83.6	1	$29.27	$13.38

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Morenci, AZ

Late night in Morenci on Monday

Local time

3:04 AM

MST

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chandler, AZ

Late night in Chandler on Monday

Local time

3:04 AM

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

43 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 9m 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 Morenci, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 209.1 miles and takes about 5h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Center Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 104.5 miles from Morenci, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.61 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 straightforward 5h 9m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Morenci, AZ to Chandler, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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