Origin
Paulden, AZ
Afternoon in Paulden on Sunday
Local time
2:55 PM
MST
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paulden, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
140.8 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chandler, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Paulden, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 140.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 $28.02 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.4 miles from Paulden, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 140.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Paulden, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Paulden, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott–Ash Fork Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 89A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fain Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arizona Veterans Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Canyon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paulden, AZ and Chandler, AZ.
1
Start on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
7
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
9
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
11
Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
12
Turn left onto AZ 89A|none
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
AZ 89A|none
13
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 89A
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
AZ 89A
14
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
15
Continue on Fain Road
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Fain Road
16
Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
17
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
18
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
19
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
20
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
21
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
22
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
7.6 mi
·
8 min
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US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
24
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
AZ 87: Country Club Drive, Chandler
25
Turn right onto South Country Club Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Country Club Drive
26
Continue on North Arizona Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Arizona Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Chandler Boulevard
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Chandler Boulevard
28
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 70.4 miles from Paulden, AZ, or about 1h 10m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chandler, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paulden, 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 Paulden, AZ
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paulden, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.4 mi from Paulden, AZ · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.4 miles from Paulden, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.02 one way
$56.04 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $29.59 | $59.18 |
| premium | $5.59 | $30.97 | $61.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Chandler, AZ
Afternoon in Chandler on Sunday
Local time
2:55 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
56 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
2h 20m 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 Paulden, AZ to Chandler, AZ covers 140.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m 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 70.4 miles from Paulden, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.02 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 Paulden, AZ to Chandler, AZ is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Paulden, AZ to Chandler, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paulden, AZ to Chandler, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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